Ride operator vs golf caddie

The differences between ride operators and golf caddies can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a golf caddie has an average salary of $36,846, which is higher than the $33,398 average annual salary of a ride operator.

The top three skills for a ride operator include safety procedures, customer service and emergency situations. The most important skills for a golf caddie are course knowledge, customer service, and golf balls.

Ride operator vs golf caddie overview

	Ride Operator	Golf Caddie
Yearly salary	$33,398	$36,846
Hourly rate	$16.06	$17.71
Growth rate	17%	-
Number of jobs	29,616	1,196
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 79%
Average age	34	34
Years of experience	-	-

Ride operator vs golf caddie salary

Ride operators and golf caddies have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ride Operator	Golf Caddie
Average salary	$33,398	$36,846
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $44,000	Between $20,000 And $67,000
Highest paying City	Bristol, CT	Bayonne, NJ
Highest paying state	North Dakota	New York
Best paying company	Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County	Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Best paying industry	Media	Hospitality

Differences between ride operator and golf caddie education

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

	Ride Operator	Golf Caddie
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 79%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Ride operator vs golf caddie demographics

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

	Ride Operator	Golf Caddie
Average age	34	34
Gender ratio	Male, 54.7% Female, 45.3%	Male, 91.8% Female, 8.2%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 7.1% White, 63.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between ride operator and golf caddie duties and responsibilities

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 caddie example responsibilities.

Manage junior golf program from an interclub golf team, advance playing clinics and the junior club championship.
Serve as a caddy and also work as a waiter in the restaurant.
Communicate between golfer and caddy master in order to place the golfer in correct time/tee slots.
Assist golf professionals with daily business operations, merchandising and telephone reservations ensuring that all member-relate services exceed expectation
Assist with implementation GHIN computer handicap system.

Ride operator vs golf caddie skills

Common ride operator skills

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

Common golf caddie skills

Course Knowledge, 37%
Customer Service, 24%
Golf Balls, 24%
Golf Courses, 5%
Caddy, 3%
Golf Clubs, 2%