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How exposed to AI is a Recreation Worker?

Of the 24 tasks O*NET lists for recreation workers, 2 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 14 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Activities AssistantActivities DirectorActivity AideActivity AssistantActivity CoordinatorActivity DirectorRecreation AssistantRecreation CoordinatorRecreation Supervisor
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
24
tasks rated for this occupation
62%
hold a degree, from a survey of 27
264k
people do this job in the US
10 of 31
least protected in personal care

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

2
  • Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrate use of materials and equipment
  • Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals

Only with software built on top

8
  • Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities
  • Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists
  • Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results
  • Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas
  • Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions
  • Schedule maintenance and use of facilities
  • Develop treatment goals for individuals based on their assessments
  • Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms

Cannot be sped up

14
  • Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety
  • Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies
  • Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities
  • Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary
  • Direct special activities or events, such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts
  • Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties
  • Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation
  • Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints
  • Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems
  • Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants
  • Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment
  • Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors
  • Conduct individual in-room visits with residents
  • Take residents on community outings
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.