The SkillBridge Military Fellowship will prepare participants to be considered for a Coach - Store Operations role with Walmart upon completion of the program. This is a temporary SkillBridge training opportunity not to exceed 180 days, with duration aligned to the Service member's approved SkillBridge window. The current program structure is a 12-week fellowship consisting of structured learning, job shadowing, mentorship, and supervised on-the-job training in a Walmart store environment. Qualified candidates may be interviewed and matched to specific fellowship opportunities and locations based on business requirements, candidate qualifications, leadership experience, and location availability. The objective of the program is to provide quality skill development to all participants. While job opportunities may be available after program completion, an offer of full-time employment is not guaranteed.

Participants will train in the responsibilities associated with Coach roles within Walmart Store Operations. This pathway is designed for transitioning Service members interested in retail leadership, customer experience, associate leadership, merchandising, store operations, and business execution. Coaches support daily store operations by leading teams, communicating priorities, supporting associate engagement, driving process execution, and helping deliver a positive customer and associate experience. This role may support areas such as front-end operations, stocking, merchandising, digital, inventory, customer service, safety, compliance, and performance management. Working under the guidance of experienced store leaders, participants will learn how Coaches plan daily work, conduct store walks, support team huddles, address operational barriers, coach associates, monitor performance, and execute business priorities. Training may include exposure to customer experience routines, salesfloor execution, inventory flow, staffing alignment, store systems, safety and compliance standards, performance metrics, associate engagement, and problem solving. All primary responsibilities will be assisted or performed under the direct supervision of experienced Walmart store leaders. Over the course of the SkillBridge experience, participants will have the opportunity to: Translate military leadership and operational experience into civilian retail leadership skills. Build role-specific capability through training, mentorship, and on-the-job learning. Gain exposure to Walmart's store standards, systems, tools, and processes. Develop a professional network and increase readiness for post-separation employment.

Preferred qualifications: Coach - Store Operations candidates should have experience or training in team leadership, operations, customer service, personnel management, logistics, retail, project management, or a related field. Active-Duty Service members of any rank, enlisted or officer, may apply. Senior-level consideration may be available based on applicable industry experience and transferable military background. Participation requires command approval and adherence to all DoD SkillBridge guidelines. Candidates must be eligible to participate within their approved SkillBridge window. Participants are not eligible for compensation from Walmart while on active duty and will continue to receive military pay, allowances, and benefits from the U.S. Government during the SkillBridge period.