(USA) Academy Coach

Walmart•Saint Petersburg, FL

3d•$65,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Academy Coach is a learning and development leader who delivers training experiences intended to build associate capability, support operational excellence, and improve business results across Walmart facilities. The role facilitates learning through multiple modalities, supports change initiatives, partners with facility leadership to develop talent, and helps ensure that classroom learning translates into on-the-job performance. The Academy Coach supports associates and leaders through training, coaching, operational-readiness support, continuous improvement, and efforts to foster a culture of learning and belonging. The position is fully onsite in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Requirements

Must be a current Walmart associate with 18 months of experience in Walmart operations as a salaried member of management supervising non-exempt associates or employees.
Must complete a firearms-specific Criminal Background Check and Firearms Authorized Training if applying for a position in a store that sells firearms.
Must have a state-issued Certificate of Eligibility if applying for a position in a store that sells ammunition.
Must attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments, such as Academy and Open Door trainings.

Nice To Haves

Salaried Walmart operations experience supervising five or more direct reports, with responsibility for performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing.
Knowledge of Walmart Academy programs, operational processes, and leadership development practices.
Experience facilitating adult learning and making complex topics understandable, engaging, and actionable.
Strong communication and influencing skills with associates and leaders at all levels.
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high-quality learning experience.
Strong understanding of Walmart operations and the ability to connect learning initiatives to business outcomes.
Comfort using virtual learning tools, VR, and emerging training platforms.
Ability to use feedback and coaching conversations to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborative relationship-building skills across multiple teams and facilities.
A track record of leading change, supporting operational readiness, and helping teams adopt new initiatives.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that build associate capability and drive operational excellence.
Facilitate training through instructor-led classroom sessions, virtual platforms, Academy Connect, VR, and emerging learning technologies.
Partner with facility leaders to identify development opportunities, strengthen talent pipelines, and support succession planning.
Coach and develop associates and leaders through actionable feedback, mentoring, and performance support.
Conduct facility visits to assess whether classroom learning translates into operational execution and identify performance-improvement opportunities.
Support adoption of new processes, programs, and change initiatives through training, communication, and hands-on coaching.
Build relationships with stakeholders across facilities, Academy teams, and business partners to align learning solutions with business needs.
Drive continuous improvement through facilitation audits, content reviews, and feedback on learning effectiveness.
Use data, observations, and business insights to measure learning outcomes and improve associate readiness.
Create an inclusive learning environment that encourages engagement, belonging, collaboration, and continuous development.
Attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments.

Benefits

Performance incentive awards and performance-based bonuses.
401(k) match.
Stock purchase plan.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
Paid time off (PTO and/or PPTO, including sick leave, subject to job classification and length of employment).
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Company-paid life insurance.
Family care leave and bereavement leave.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.