Will “Life Guard” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

67% Chance of Automation

“Life Guard” will maybe be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #373 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

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Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers”.

Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as trails, slopes, and swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision.
Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment, such as ski lifts.
Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
Operate underwater recovery units.
Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests.
Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, and chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.