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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Protective Service · SOC 33-9092

0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$33,580
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
39,000
Proj. Annual Openings
157,550
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score

AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.

AI Exposure Analysis

AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure1.2%

Top Skills

1.Monitoring
2.Speaking
3.Social Perceptiveness
4.Service Orientation
5.Active Listening

O*NET occupation profile

What this work involves

Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.

Common titles: Beach Attendant, Beach Lifeguard, Lifeguard, Marine Safety Officer, Ocean Lifeguard, Ocean Lifeguard Specialist

Representative Tasks

  • Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
  • Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
  • Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
  • Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
  • Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations.
  • Rescue people from hazardous situations.
  • Request emergency personnel.
  • Administer first aid.
  • Inspect facilities for cleanliness.

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft Word · hotGroupMeMicrosoft Publisher

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Employment Projections & AI Exposure

15
Occupations Shown
1.7%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook

Sector Comparison

MetricThis CareerSector Average
AI Exposure0.0%1.2%
OutlookBright ↗19% Bright
Median Salary$33,580N/A
AI Resiliency100/100N/A