Director of Player Development

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 analysis
• Golf-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 Can

• Deliver 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 Capture
• K-Vest 3D Motion Analysis
• TrackMan or equivalent launch-monitor technology
• High-speed 2D video analysis
• Golf-specific physical screening
• Pressure and ground-force analysis through Smart2Move or comparable technology when available
• Equipment and club-performance analysis

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

Compensation

Target 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 Experience

• TPI Certification
• Junior player development
• Sportsbox AI 3D analysis
• K-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.