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.
See an example our impact in action:WKYC Feature Story
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
- 1–3 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
www.cognova.health
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
