(USA) Academy Coach

Walmart•Williamsburg, VA

3d•$65,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Academy Coach is a learning and development leader who delivers training experiences to build associate capability, operational excellence, and business results across Walmart facilities. The role facilitates learning through multiple modalities, supports change management, partners with facility leadership to develop talent, and helps translate classroom learning into on-the-job performance. The Academy Coach partners with associates and leaders by delivering training, coaching talent, supporting operational readiness, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of learning and belonging. This position is fully onsite in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Requirements

Current Walmart associate with at least 18 months of experience in Walmart operations as a salaried member of management supervising non-exempt associates or employees.
Successful completion of a firearms-specific Criminal Background Check and Firearms Authorized Training if applying for a position in a store that sells firearms.
State-issued Certificate of Eligibility if applying for a position in a store that sells ammunition.
Attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments.

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, collaboration, coaching, and change-management capabilities.
Ability to use virtual learning tools, VR, and other emerging training platforms.
Understanding of Walmart operations and the ability to connect learning initiatives to business outcomes.

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 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.
Conduct facilitation audits, participate in content reviews, and provide feedback to improve 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.
Attend and successfully complete required trainings and assessments.

Benefits

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