Academy Coach, Academys

Walmart•Jefferson City, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academy Coach is a learning and development leader who delivers training experiences to build associate capability, support operational excellence, and improve business results across Walmart facilities. The role facilitates learning through a range of modalities, supports change management, partners with facility leadership to develop talent, and helps ensure classroom learning translates into on-the-job performance. The Academy Coach also supports operational readiness and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of learning and belonging. This position is fully onsite in Jefferson City, Missouri. The annual salary range is $65,000–$100,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Certain positions may also include regional pay zone or complex-structure compensation differentials.

Requirements

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

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.
Passion for developing people and helping associates grow their skills, confidence, and careers.
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 and interest in using virtual learning tools, VR, and other emerging training platforms.
Ability to give and receive feedback and use coaching conversations to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across teams and facilities.
Track record of leading change, supporting operational readiness, and helping teams adopt new initiatives.
Energy, authenticity, and a learner-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that build associate capability and 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 ensure classroom learning translates into operational execution and identify opportunities to improve performance.
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 fosters engagement, belonging, collaboration, and continuous development.

Benefits

Performance-based incentive awards and bonuses.
401(k) match.
Stock purchase plan.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave.
Paid maternity, parental, and family care leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.