Director of Player Development

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 CaptureK-Vest 3D Motion Analysis Track Man or equivalent launch-monitor technology High-speed 2D video analysis Golf-specific physical screening Pressure and ground-force analysis through Smart 2 Move 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 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 analysisK-Vest or comparable 3D motion analysis Advanced 2D video analysis Track Man 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 playersA 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. Apply Marty Evans Catalyst Golf Performance📧 marty@catalystgp.com🌐 catalystgp.com