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.
Recreation Workers
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.
How you compare to similar Personal Care roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- 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.
- 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.
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)
Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$36,560. More states are being added.