Golf course starter vs ride operator

The differences between golf course starters and ride operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a golf course starter has an average salary of $35,897, which is higher than the $33,398 average annual salary of a ride operator.

The top three skills for a golf course starter include pro shop, range balls and golf carts. The most important skills for a ride operator are safety procedures, customer service, and emergency situations.

Golf course starter vs ride operator overview

	Golf Course Starter	Ride Operator
Yearly salary	$35,897	$33,398
Hourly rate	$17.26	$16.06
Growth rate	32%	17%
Number of jobs	10,687	29,616
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	34	34
Years of experience	-	-

Golf course starter vs ride operator salary

Golf course starters and ride operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Golf Course Starter	Ride Operator
Average salary	$35,897	$33,398
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $63,000	Between $25,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Bristol, CT
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
Best paying industry	-	Media

Differences between golf course starter and ride operator education

There are a few differences between a golf course starter and a ride operator in terms of educational background:

	Golf Course Starter	Ride Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Golf course starter vs ride operator demographics

Here are the differences between golf course starters' and ride operators' demographics:

	Golf Course Starter	Ride Operator
Average age	34	34
Gender ratio	Male, 91.2% Female, 8.8%	Male, 54.7% Female, 45.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 5.0% White, 69.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 5.7% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between golf course starter and ride operator duties and responsibilities

Golf course starter example responsibilities.

Utilize IBS software to book tee times, run reports, manage memberships, and manage retail.
Assist golf professionals with daily business operations, merchandising and telephone reservations ensuring that all member-relate services exceed expectation
Interact with customers and ensure a quality golfing experience enforcing club rules as needed

Ride operator example responsibilities.

Operate all ski-lifts on the mt., also run the cash register in the restuarant
Participate in life guard training sessions which include rescue operations, first aid and CPR procedure.
Check the quality of snow and the consistency for what are required for the trails as the machines run.
Inventory -Ran cash register with POS system, snack bar and lazer tag -Opening and closing duties -stock food and supplies
Practice and successfully attempt CPR and emergency procedures.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Golf course starter vs ride operator skills

Common golf course starter skills

Pro Shop, 55%
Range Balls, 26%
Golf Carts, 15%
Customer Service, 4%

Common ride operator skills

Safety Procedures, 19%
Customer Service, 18%
Emergency Situations, 9%
Guest Service, 7%
Safety Regulations, 5%
Excellent Guest, 4%