Find & Apply For Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor Jobs in Beachwood, Ohio

Cognova Love fitness, mindful movement, brain health, and helping others? Do you want your work to truly matter? Cognova is a growing, mission-driven brain-body wellness company that uses movement, rhythm, cognition, and human connection to improve the quality of life for older adults and individuals living with disabilities or memory loss. Our programs bring joy, purpose, and breakthrough moments to people who are often overlooked.

•See our impact in action: https://www.wkyc.com/article/life/heartwarming/power-of-healing-dance-class-memory-care/95-c5bc5773-1d8b-4b52-84d8-1b7e1a39c36b Who We Serve We provide on-site multimodal brain-body engagement programs in: Memory care & dementia communities Assisted & independent living Skilled nursing facilities Special needs and wheelchair-bound populations We are seeking a compassionate Fitness Class Leader who can provide gentle, engaging, and adaptable classes for seniors and individuals with different physical and cognitive abilities.

The Ideal Candidate You're:

Warm, energetic, and reliable Compassionate Comfortable leading groups Passionate about improving lives through movement Excited to work with older adults and special populations Responsible You have experience leading or teaching fitness based classes You understand how to modify movements for seated participants, mobility limitations, balance concerns, and different cognitive abilities. This role is ideal for fitness professionals, therapists, educators, dancers or wellness professionals who want to do truly meaningful work. What You'll Do Lead safe, welcoming, and engaging classes for older adults and special populations Use clear demonstrations and simple verbal cueing. Support balance, coordination, flexibility, breathing, relaxation, focus, and confidence. Build rapport with residents, families, and facility staff Represent Cognova with professionalism and heart Create moments of joy, confidence, and connection in every class Requirements 1-3 years of experience teaching or practicing dance, fitness, health, or a related movement discipline Group fitness instructor, Personal Training or similar certification Current CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain it Passion for working with older adults and/or individuals with disabilities College degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or related field is a plus (not required)

Schedule & Pay Part-time:

2-5 hours per week

Location:

In-person at local senior-living communities Consistent weekly schedule Deeply rewarding work with a supportive team Why Join Cognova? You'll change lives every class You will receive support and guidance for working with older adults and special populations You'll join a compassionate, passionate, and purpose-driven team You'll leave work knowing you truly made a difference

Pay:

From $30.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

From $30.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person