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Exercise Planner jobs are open across corporate wellness, healthcare, and recreation management, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior program director positions, with specializations in fitness programming, rehabilitation planning, and community health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Military Exercise Planner (JOMIS)
Location: Remote — United States
Security Clearance: Active Secret Required
Travel: Regular domestic and international travel
Support Military Medical Readiness Through Exercise Planning
Rackner is seeking an experienced Military Exercise Planner to support the planning and execution of military medical exercises involving Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems (JOMIS).
In this role, you will help turn operational requirements into coordinated exercise plans, working alongside military stakeholders, training professionals, and technical teams. From initial planning conferences through live execution and after-action review, your work will contribute to realistic exercise preparation and operational medical readiness.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who understands military exercise operations, takes ownership of complex planning activities, and enjoys collaborating across mission-focused teams.
What You'll Do
- Plan and coordinate JOMIS participation in military medical exercises throughout the planning, execution, and after-action phases.
- Maintain integrated exercise plans, including planning conferences, schedules, milestones, deliverables, assigned responsibilities, and operational dependencies.
- Develop concepts of operations (CONOPS) and supporting planning materials in collaboration with military and technical stakeholders.
- Partner with training environment engineers to establish exercise data and scenario requirements, including injects and data-seeding specifications.
- Organize execution schedules, personnel coverage, backup assignments, and operational handoffs to support live exercise activities.
- Serve in primary or backup exercise support roles when needed, including participation in domestic and overseas planning conferences and exercise events.
- Lead after-action reporting, document lessons learned, and coordinate follow-up activities with training and technical teams.
What You'll Bring
- At least four years of military exercise planning experience, including work with relevant joint exercise planning processes and products such as Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC), MSEL/MESL, and Globally Integrated Exercise (GIE) activities.
- Professional familiarity with JOMIS products and their use in military medical operations.
- Experience developing exercise plans, coordinating operational activities, and preparing planning documentation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with military stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- An active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Ability and willingness to travel worldwide to support planning conferences and military exercises.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Joint Staff J7 or military Service exercise programs.
- Background supporting military medical exercises, including Ultimate Caduceus, Global Medic, or comparable events.
Why Rackner?
At Rackner, we develop and support technology solutions that help federal organizations carry out important missions. Our teams bring together technical expertise, practical problem-solving, and a commitment to meaningful mission outcomes.
You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of military exercise planning activities, collaborate with experienced operational and technical professionals, and contribute to the readiness of military medical technology.
Benefits & Perks
- Company-supported certifications and professional development opportunities
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Home-office equipment and remote-work support
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement
- Weekly pay and company team events
Work Arrangement
This is a remote-based position within the United States requiring regular domestic and international travel. Candidates must be able to support assigned exercise activities at military planning and exercise locations worldwide.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rackner is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
Military Exercise Planner (JOMIS)
Location: Remote — United States
Security Clearance: Active Secret Required
Travel: Regular domestic and international travel
Support Military Medical Readiness Through Exercise Planning
Rackner is seeking an experienced Military Exercise Planner to support the planning and execution of military medical exercises involving Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems (JOMIS).
In this role, you will help turn operational requirements into coordinated exercise plans, working alongside military stakeholders, training professionals, and technical teams. From initial planning conferences through live execution and after-action review, your work will contribute to realistic exercise preparation and operational medical readiness.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who understands military exercise operations, takes ownership of complex planning activities, and enjoys collaborating across mission-focused teams.
What You'll Do
- Plan and coordinate JOMIS participation in military medical exercises throughout the planning, execution, and after-action phases.
- Maintain integrated exercise plans, including planning conferences, schedules, milestones, deliverables, assigned responsibilities, and operational dependencies.
- Develop concepts of operations (CONOPS) and supporting planning materials in collaboration with military and technical stakeholders.
- Partner with training environment engineers to establish exercise data and scenario requirements, including injects and data-seeding specifications.
- Organize execution schedules, personnel coverage, backup assignments, and operational handoffs to support live exercise activities.
- Serve in primary or backup exercise support roles when needed, including participation in domestic and overseas planning conferences and exercise events.
- Lead after-action reporting, document lessons learned, and coordinate follow-up activities with training and technical teams.
What You'll Bring
- At least four years of military exercise planning experience, including work with relevant joint exercise planning processes and products such as Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC), MSEL/MESL, and Globally Integrated Exercise (GIE) activities.
- Professional familiarity with JOMIS products and their use in military medical operations.
- Experience developing exercise plans, coordinating operational activities, and preparing planning documentation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with military stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- An active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Ability and willingness to travel worldwide to support planning conferences and military exercises.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Joint Staff J7 or military Service exercise programs.
- Background supporting military medical exercises, including Ultimate Caduceus, Global Medic, or comparable events.
Why Rackner?
At Rackner, we develop and support technology solutions that help federal organizations carry out important missions. Our teams bring together technical expertise, practical problem-solving, and a commitment to meaningful mission outcomes.
You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of military exercise planning activities, collaborate with experienced operational and technical professionals, and contribute to the readiness of military medical technology.
Benefits & Perks
- Company-supported certifications and professional development opportunities
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Home-office equipment and remote-work support
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement
- Weekly pay and company team events
Work Arrangement
This is a remote-based position within the United States requiring regular domestic and international travel. Candidates must be able to support assigned exercise activities at military planning and exercise locations worldwide.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rackner is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in exercise planner jobs.
- Current ACSM, ACE, or NASM fitness certification required or strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a closely related field
- Experience designing individualized or group exercise programs for diverse populations
- Proficiency with fitness assessment tools and program tracking software
- CPR and AED certification current at time of hire
- Strong verbal communication skills for client education and interdisciplinary team collaboration
Tips for Your Exercise Planner Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Exercise planner hiring managers want to see what your programs delivered, not just what you ran. Replace generic duty lists with outcomes like participation rates, adherence improvements, or health screenings completed. Quantify results wherever your records allow.
Highlight certifications above your degree
Many exercise planner postings screen for ACSM, ACE, or NASM credentials before reviewing education history. Place your active certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so recruiters spot them before they reach your degree.
Target postings by population served
Exercise planner roles differ sharply depending on whether the population is corporate employees, older adults, clinical patients, or youth. Search with that population term alongside the job title so your applications land on postings that match your actual experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists exercise planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing. Applying as soon as a role appears keeps your application in the first wave reviewed.
Prepare a sample program for the interview
Many exercise planner interviews include a practical component where you present or defend a program design. Bring a one-page sample plan built for the employer's specific population so you can walk through your assessment, goal-setting, and progression logic.
Negotiate scope before discussing schedule
Exercise planner offers often come with vague caseload or programming hours. Before accepting or countering, clarify the number of clients, facilities, or programs you'll own so you understand the actual workload behind the title and compensation.
Exercise Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most exercise planners?
The most active employers for exercise planners right now are Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, and Dynamis, and the most openings are in Hawaii, Virginia, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across hospital systems, corporate wellness programs, and large recreation departments.
How many exercise planner jobs are remote?
About 14% of exercise planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote opportunities concentrated in virtual wellness coaching, digital program design, and population health consulting roles. Positions requiring hands-on client supervision or facility oversight are almost always on-site.
How do you become an exercise planner?
Start with a bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field, then earn a nationally recognized certification such as ACSM-CPT, ACE, or NSCA. Build hands-on experience through internships or entry-level fitness roles, then develop a portfolio of programs you designed and tracked. Specializing in a population, such as older adults or corporate wellness, makes you more competitive for planner-level postings.
How do you get hired as an exercise planner with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled coordinator or assistant planner, which typically require a certification and some supervised hours rather than years of independent program management. Volunteer program design for a community center or campus recreation department gives you a concrete example to discuss in interviews. Demonstrating that you can conduct a fitness assessment and build a progression plan from scratch carries more weight than a long tenure.
What does the exercise planner interview process look like?
Most exercise planner interviews include a phone screen to verify credentials and availability, followed by an in-person or video interview with a hiring manager and sometimes a department lead. Expect questions about how you assess a new client, handle non-adherence, and modify programs for health limitations. Some employers add a practical component where you present a sample program or demonstrate an assessment protocol before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to exercise planner jobs?
You can find and apply to exercise planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits. No separate signup is needed to apply.
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