Will AI Replace Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers?

Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, or chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Operate underwater recovery units.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment, such as ski lifts.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.