(USA) Academy Coach, Academys

Walmart • Stockbridge, GA

6d • 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 instructor-led classroom training, virtual platforms, Academy Connect, VR, and emerging learning technologies. It partners with facility leadership to develop talent, support succession planning and change initiatives, and ensure classroom learning translates into on-the-job performance. The Academy Coach also supports operational readiness, continuous improvement, and an inclusive culture of learning and belonging. This position is fully onsite in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Requirements

• Be a current Walmart associate with at least 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.
• Understanding of Walmart operations and ability to connect learning initiatives to business outcomes.
• Comfort using virtual learning tools, VR, and other emerging training technologies.
• 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.
• Energetic, authentic, learner-focused approach that creates a strong experience for associates and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that build associate capability and support operational excellence.
• Facilitate training through instructor-led classroom training, 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 check that 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 facility stakeholders, Academy teams, and business partners to align learning solutions with business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement by conducting facilitation audits, participating in content reviews, and providing 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.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, and PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and Military Leave Pay.
• Company discounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefits, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.

What This Job Offers

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