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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
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.7%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 19% Bright |
| Median Salary | $33,580 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |