As of June 2026, Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers has an AI-exposure score of 45/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

45/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 21% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$33,580. About 42,700 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How you compare to similar Protective Service roles

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (you)
45
Firefighters
44
Bailiffs
47
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
50
Fish and Game Wardens
51
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
52
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
  • Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests.
Augmentable
  • Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
  • Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
  • Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
  • Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
  • Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
  • Operate underwater recovery units.
  • Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
  • Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
  • Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision.
  • Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
Durable
  • Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, or chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
  • Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment, such as ski lifts.
  • Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.

Safer adjacent roles

YOUR ROLE TODAY
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 45
→
Firefighters 80% overlap44Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 72% overlap50Security Guards 64% overlap62
Firefighters
80% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$59,280
44
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
72% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$35,450
50
Security Guards
64% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$38,020
62
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
56% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$90,150
57
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
48% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$56,870
50
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$93,530
52
Paramedic
40% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$50,000
30
Recreation Workers
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$36,560
54

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