Academy Coach

Walmart•Bradenton, FL

1d•$65,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Academy Coach is a learning and development leader responsible for delivering training that strengthens associate capability, operational excellence, and business results across Walmart facilities. The role delivers engaging learning through multiple modalities, supports change initiatives, partners with facility leadership to develop talent, and helps ensure classroom learning translates into on-the-job performance. The Academy Coach works with associates and leaders to provide training, coaching, and operational-readiness support while promoting continuous improvement and a culture of learning and belonging. The position is fully onsite in Bradenton, Florida.

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.
Must 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 and actionable.
Strong communication, influencing, coaching, and collaboration skills.
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high-quality learning experience.
Understanding of Walmart operations and ability to connect learning initiatives to business outcomes.
Comfort with virtual learning tools, VR, and emerging training platforms.
Track record of leading change, supporting operational readiness, and helping teams adopt new initiatives.
Passion for associate development and a learner-focused approach.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging 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 assess whether classroom learning is translating into operational execution and identify 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 supports engagement, belonging, collaboration, and continuous development.
Attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments.