Academy Coach

Position Summary:

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 Tracy, CA.

• 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 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…