35
/100

SOC 39-9032

Recreation Workers

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 0.6%

Risk Score

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35/100

Moderate

US Employment

๐Ÿ‘ฅ

309,640

Total workers

Median Wage

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$35K

$26K โ€“ $49K

Projected Growth

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+4.1%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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71/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Recreation Workers face a risk score of 35/100 โ€” 9 points below the national average of 44. With 71/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Workers in this field earn $35K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ†’

๐Ÿ” AI Impact Analysis

With a risk score of 35/100, Recreation Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like generative ai producing marketing and creative copy are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 309,640 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in creative aesthetic judgment for individual clients and personalized hands-on service requiring tactile skill to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Recreation Workers?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ†’

โš ๏ธ Top Risk Factors

1

Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy

2

Automated data interpretation and insight generation

3

Large language model automation of analysis tasks

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation

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Creative aesthetic judgment for individual clients

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Personalized hands-on service requiring tactile skill

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Building trust and rapport with repeat clients

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Adapting techniques to individual body types and preferences

๐Ÿ“Š Task Automation Breakdown

Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.

๐Ÿ“‹ O*NET Task Profile

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Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.

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Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.

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Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.

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Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.

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Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.

๐Ÿ’ป Technology Skills

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Computer based training software

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Charting software

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Office suite software

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Data base user interface and query software

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Desktop publishing software

๐ŸŽ“ Key Knowledge Areas

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English Language

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Public Safety and Security

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Customer and Personal Service

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Education and Training

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Law and Government

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$35K
$-11K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score35/100
-9

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure71/100
+33

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth4.1%
+0.4%

National avg: 3.7%

๐Ÿ”„ Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Tour and Travel Guides27$37K76%
Concierges29$37K72%
Social Workers, All Other22$69K51%