As of June 2026, Recreation Workers has an AI-exposure score of 54/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Recreation Workers

54/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 44% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$36,560. About 68,100 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
  • Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
  • Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
  • Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
Augmentable
  • Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
  • Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
  • Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
  • Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
  • Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
  • Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
  • Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
  • Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
  • Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
  • Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.
  • Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
  • Direct special activities or events, such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
  • Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
  • Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
  • Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (80%).

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Recreation Workers — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$39,780New York: US$38,040Texas: US$32,720

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$36,560. More states are being added.

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