Academy Coach
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Walmart scores A on the Alion truth index.
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Are you looking for a rewarding career with a growing company? If so, you may be the perfect fit for the Academy Coach position at Walmart!The Academy Coach serves as a key learning and development leader responsible for delivering world-class training experiences that drive associate capability, operational excellence, and business results across Walmart facilities. This role facilitates engaging learning experiences through a variety of training modalities, supports change management initiatives, partners with facility leadership to develop talent, and ensures classroom learning is successfully translated into on-the-job performance.
The Academy Coach acts as a trusted partner to associates and leaders by delivering training, coaching talent, supporting operational readiness, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of learning and belonging.
Location: This position will be fully onsite in Chesapeake, VA
You’ll make an impact by...
- Delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences that build associate capability and drive operational excellence across the business.
- Facilitating training through a variety of learning modalities, including instructor-led classroom training, virtual platforms, Academy Connect, VR, and emerging learning technologies.
- Partnering with facility leaders to identify development opportunities, strengthen talent pipelines, and support succession planning efforts.
- Coaching and developing associates and leaders by providing actionable feedback, mentoring, and performance support that drives growth and accountability.
- Conducting facility visits to ensure classroom learning translates into operational execution and identifying opportunities to improve performance.
- Supporting the successful adoption of new processes, programs, and change initiatives through training, communication, and hands-on coaching.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across facilities, Academy teams, and business partners to align learning solutions with business needs.
- Driving continuous improvement by conducting facilitation audits, participating in content reviews, and providing feedback to enhance learning effectiveness.
- Leveraging data, observations, and business insights to measure learning outcomes and improve associate readiness.
- Creating an inclusive learning environment that fosters engagement, belonging, collaboration, and continuous development.
You’ll sweep us off our feet if...
- You have knowledge of Walmart Academy programs, operational processes, and leadership development practices.
- You are passionate about developing people and helping associates grow their skills, confidence, and careers.
- You have experience facilitating adult learning and can make complex topics understandable, engaging, and actionable.
- You are an exceptional communicator who can effectively influence and connect with associates and leaders at all levels.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can confidently balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high-quality learning experience.
- You have a strong understanding of Walmart operations and can connect learning initiatives directly to business outcomes.
- You embrace innovation and enjoy utilizing technology, including virtual learning tools, VR, and other emerging training platforms.
- You excel at giving and receiving feedback and use coaching conversations to drive continuous improvement.
- You are highly collaborative and enjoy building strong relationships across multiple teams and facilities.
- You have a proven track record of leading change, supporting operational readiness, and helping teams successfully adopt new initiatives.
- You bring energy, authenticity, and a learner-focused mindset to every interaction while creating a world-class experience for associates and leaders.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a firearms- specific Criminal Background Check (CBC) 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).
- Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing belonging styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
Who We Are
Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and join a team of talented and motivated professionals, apply now!At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00 - $100,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
- Complex Structure (based on external factors that create challenges)
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Current Walmart associate with 18 months’ experience in Walmart operations as a salaried member of management supervising non-exempt associates/employees.Successful completion of a firearms- specific Criminal Background Check (CBC) 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).
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Salaried Walmart operations experience supervising 5 or more direct reports with responsibility for performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing