Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
15 tasks analyzed
Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment. | - | - | - |
| Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury. | - | - | - |
| Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment. | - | - | - |
| Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information. | - | - | - |
| Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$33,720
per year
Mean Wage
$34,700
per year
Employment
144K
workers
Wage Range
$24,860 - $44,600
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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