Academy Coach

Walmart • Chesapeake, VA

12d • $65,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Academy Coach is a learning and development leader responsible for delivering training experiences that build associate capability, support operational excellence, and contribute to business results across Walmart facilities. The role facilitates learning through multiple modalities, supports change management, partners with facility leadership to develop talent, and helps ensure classroom learning is applied on the job.

The Academy Coach partners with associates and leaders through training, coaching, operational readiness support, continuous improvement, and efforts to foster a culture of learning and belonging. This position is fully onsite in Chesapeake, 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.
• Complete a firearms-specific Criminal Background Check and Firearms Authorized Training if applying for a position in a store that sells firearms.
• Obtain a state-issued Certificate of Eligibility if applying for a position in a store that sells ammunition.
• Attend and successfully complete job-required trainings and assessments, such as Academy trainings 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 the ability to connect 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 technology, including virtual learning tools, VR, and emerging training platforms.
• Ability to give and receive feedback and use coaching conversations to drive 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 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.
• 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 job-required trainings and assessments.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Paid time off (PTO), including sick leave
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
• Performance-based incentive awards and bonuses
• Family care leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Voting leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed