Director of Player Development
catalyst golf performanceSouth Milwaukee, WI
$90,000–$125,000+ annually
APPLYDirector of Player Development
catalyst golf performanceSouth Milwaukee, WIManager L7
APPLY NOW$90,000–$125,000+ annually
Director of Player Development — Milwaukee Market Catalyst Golf Performance | Milwaukee, Wisconsin Catalyst Golf Performance (CGP) is a technology-driven golf performance company delivering comprehensive coaching, data-backed evaluation, and structured player-development systems. Our approach goes beyond traditional golf instruction. We connect golf coaching, physical performance, technology, equipment, practice design, and on-course performance to create individualized development pathways designed around each player's goals. The Catalyst model integrates: Comprehensive golf game assessment High-performance coaching Technology-driven swing and movement analysisGolf-specific physical screening and fitness integration Structured player-development pathways Custom equipment evaluation and fitting Junior, adult, and executive player development On-course coaching and performance strategy Catalyst continues to expand throughout the Midwest through premium training environments and strategic facility partnerships.
Position Overview:
Catalyst Golf Performance is seeking a Director of Player Development — Milwaukee Market to lead player development, coaching delivery, client relationships, and performance-program growth throughout the Milwaukee region. This is a player-coach leadership position for someone who wants to do more than maintain a lesson book. The Director of Player Development will personally coach athletes while helping build and oversee the complete Catalyst player-development experience—from initial assessment through programming, physical-development recommendations, equipment optimization, practice planning, and on-course performance. As the Milwaukee market grows, this individual will also play an important role in developing client relationships, expanding programming, and mentoring future Catalyst coaches.
The Ideal Candidate:
- CanDeliver exceptional full-time golf coaching
- Build, retain, and develop a strong client base
- Conduct comprehensive player evaluations
- Translate data into clear, actionable improvement plans
- Integrate technical, physical, equipment, and performance considerations
- Build long-term coaching relationships rather than transactional lessons
- Represent the Catalyst brand professionally
- Help grow the Milwaukee player-development market
- Support and mentor additional coaching staff as the market expands
Core Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive Catalyst Golf Game Assessments Develop individualized player-development roadmaps Deliver private, semi-private, group, and on-course coaching Manage ongoing player progress and program accountability Integrate golf-specific physical screening into coaching recommendations Conduct equipment evaluations and custom club-fitting sessions Develop junior and adult player-development pathways Utilize technology and performance data to guide coaching decisions Help develop Milwaukee-area client relationships and referral networks Support clinics, events, corporate programming, and player-development initiatives Collaborate with Catalyst leadership on programming, coaching standards, and best practices Assist with future coach recruitment, onboarding, and development Catalyst Performance Technology Stack Catalyst utilizes industry-leading coaching and evaluation technology, including: Sportsbox AI 3D Motion CaptureK-Vest 3D Motion Analysis TrackMan or equivalent launch-monitor technology High-speed 2D video analysisGolf-specific physical screening Pressure and ground-force analysis through Smart2Move or comparable technology when available Equipment and club-performance analysis Technology is used as a tool—not the product. The goal is to turn meaningful data into understandable, actionable coaching for every player. The Catalyst Player-Development Process Each player begins with a comprehensive evaluation designed to establish where they are, where they want to go, and what needs to change to get there. Players receive:
- Comprehensive performance evaluation
- Personalized improvement roadmap
- Technical coaching priorities
- Physical-performance recommendations
- Equipment recommendations when appropriate
- Structured practice and development plan
- Ongoing coaching and progress evaluation CompensationTarget Total Compensation: $90,000–$125,000+ annually Compensation is performance-driven and designed to reward coaching production, client development, retention, and market growth.
Position Details
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Target Start: Immediate / Fall 2026
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Minimum Qualifications:
- PGA Associate — Level 1 minimum, or comparable professional-development pathway
- Strong golf instruction and player-development skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability and desire to develop and maintain a strong coaching clientele
- Professional, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working within a technology-driven coaching environment
- Preferred ExperienceTPI Certification
- Junior player development
- Sportsbox AI 3D analysisK-Vest or comparable 3D motion analysis
- Advanced 2D video analysis
- TrackMan experience
- Custom club fitting
- Golf-specific fitness and body-swing connection concepts
- On-course coaching and performance strategy
- Why Catalyst — Milwaukee
This is an opportunity to become a meaningful part of Catalyst's continued expansion rather than simply stepping into another teaching position.
The Director of Player Development will have access to:
A proven comprehensive player-development system
Catalyst's established Chicago and Midwest player network
Advanced performance technology
Equipment and fitting support
Marketing and client-development support
Structured coaching programs rather than isolated lessons
Opportunities to develop junior, adult, executive, and competitive players
A clear pathway toward market and multi-site leadership as Catalyst expands
We're looking for someone who wants to coach at a high level, build relationships, develop players over time, and help build something significant.
ApplyMarty Evans
Catalyst Golf Performance📧 marty@catalystgp.com🌐 catalystgp.com
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