SOC 33-9092
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Risk Score
⚠️54/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥143,590
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$34K
$25K – $45K
Projected Growth
📈+5.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖34/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers face a risk score of 54/100 — 10 points above the national average of 44. With only 34/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $34K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 54/100, Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated access control and identity verification are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 143,590 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in community relationship-building and trust development and physical apprehension and emergency response to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated access control and identity verification
AI-powered surveillance and threat detection systems
Predictive policing and crime analytics
Drone-based perimeter monitoring and response
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Community relationship-building and trust development
Physical apprehension and emergency response
Navigating legally and ethically complex enforcement scenarios
Split-second judgment in life-threatening situations
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 51% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 69% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 67% |