Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 3,054 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 7% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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What the move takes
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