Fitness Instructor- Special Populations- Stow, OH Cognova Stow, OH Job Details Part-time From $30 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications CPR Certification Physical Therapy Dancing Teaching Physical therapy

Full Job Description Functional Wellness, Exercise & Dance:

Make a Meaningful Impact Through Movement, Rhythm & Human Connection Cognova is a growing, mission-driven brain-body wellness company that uses movement, rhythm, cognition, music, and human connection to enhance quality of life for older adults and individuals living with neurological, cognitive, physical, or mobility-related challenges. Our evidence-informed programs are designed to support cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being through engaging multimodal brain-body experiences that are both purposeful and joyful. This is not a traditional fitness instructor role.

It is an opportunity to create meaningful moments of engagement, confidence, connection, and quality of life for populations that are often underserved. More info at www.cognova.health Populations We Serve We provide on-site multimodal brain-body engagement programs in: Memory care & dementia communities Assisted living & independent living Rehabilitation hospitals Skilled nursing facilities Neurological & mobility-impaired populations Adaptive and wheelchair-based settings Our proprietary programs, SEATED RHYTHM™ and

TAP TIME

™, integrate movement, rhythm, cognition, music, and social connection into one engaging experience.

The Ideal Candidate You are:

Warm, engaging, and dependable Comfortable leading groups with confidence and compassion Passionate about improving lives through movement and human connection Energetic, adaptable, and emotionally intuitive Interested in wellness, cognition, aging, rehabilitation, or adaptive movement Professional and growth-oriented This role is especially well suited for individuals with backgrounds in: Exercise Science Kinesiology Fitness instruction Dance or movement education Occupational Therapy (OT/OTA) Physical Therapy (PT/PTA) Recreation Therapy Adaptive fitness or senior wellness Healthcare or therapeutic recreation What You'll Do Learn and facilitate Cognova's proprietary programs (Cognova Certified Instructor Training provided) Lead engaging, music-based brain-body wellness experiences Foster meaningful connection with residents, participants, families, and staff Adapt movement for varying cognitive and physical abilities Represent Cognova with professionalism, warmth, and integrity Help create moments of joy, confidence, participation, and belonging Qualifications 3-5 years of experience in wellness, movement, healthcare, fitness, dance, education, recreation therapy, or related fields Group facilitation or teaching experience preferred Nationally recognized fitness certification preferred (or willingness to obtain) CPR/AED Certification preferred Experience working with older adults, neurological conditions, rehabilitation, or adaptive populations is a plus Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Sciences, Therapy, or related field preferred but not required

Schedule & Compensation Part-time:

Approximately 2-5 hours per week Flexible daytime schedule In-person at local senior living and healthcare communities Consistent weekly classes Certification training provided Why Join Cognova? Meaningful work that genuinely impacts lives Opportunity to work with innovative, evidence-informed programs Supportive, compassionate, mission-driven culture Professional growth within a rapidly expanding company Every class leaves a lasting impact — on participants, caregivers, and instructors alike

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $30.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person