Lifeguard, 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.

AI will primarily augment, not replace, lifeguards and ski patrol in the next 5-10 years, offering advanced surveillance tools like AI-powered cameras and drones to detect hazards or individuals in distress more efficiently. These technologies will enhance their monitoring capabilities and allow for quicker response times. However, direct human intervention, critical thinking, and empathy for complex rescue and first aid situations will remain essential, requiring workers to adapt to using and interpreting AI-generated data.