Takeover Tracker
30%medium risk
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
vs

20 shared · 21 different

core competencies

44%medium risk
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricLifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service WorkersFood Servers, Nonrestaurant
Risk Score30.4%44.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile41th90th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 157 / 14
Median Salary$33,720$34,460
Employment144K272K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Customer and Personal Service
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Problem Sensitivity
Education and Training
Far Vision
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Selective Attention
Public Safety and Security
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Oral Expression

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

27%

total discount

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

23%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

5 of 15 at risk
86%Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
84%Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
78%Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
55%Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
51%Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

7 of 14 at risk
88%Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.
87%Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
87%Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.
77%Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
77%Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.

Wage Comparison

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant earns +$740(+2%) vs Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service WorkersFood Servers, Nonrestaurant
10th
$24,860$26,590
25th
$28,840$29,800
Median
$33,720$34,460
75th
$37,750$37,550
90th
$44,600$44,770

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers2028–2035
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Food Servers, Nonrestaurant.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

$23,462

from $33,720

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

$19,294

from $34,460

After adjusting for AI risk, Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers offers $4,168 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Lifeguards,

0

Unique to Food

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service WorkersFood Servers, Nonrestaurant
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