Self defense trainer

Areas of Responsibility:

General objective of the job:

AND seeks the support of a qualified Trainer to empower girls with practical self-defense skills, confidence, and awareness, enabling them to protect themselves, build resilience, and foster a sense of personal safety in everyday life.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct self-defense classes focusing on practical techniques (blocking, escaping holds, situational awareness).
• Adapt training to different age groups and physical abilities.
• Educate participants on risk assessment and avoidance strategies.
• Promote awareness of safe practices in public and private spaces.
• Provide guidance on handling stressful or threatening situations calmly.
• Design structured lesson plans.
• Organize workshops, seminars, or awareness campaigns.
• Maintain attendance and progress records.
• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate self-defense sessions.
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive training environment.
• Encourage discipline, confidence, and respect among participants.
• Uphold ethical standards and gender-sensitive approaches.

Deliverables

• Training schedules and lesson plans.
• Progress reports on participants’ skill development.

Personal Competencies:

• Strong social and communication skills.
• Strong motivational skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Flexibility.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Works well in a team, flexible, and able to handle pressure well.
• Critical thinking and analysis competencies.
• Committed to the values of equality, inclusion, and human rights. 
• Sensitivity to issues related to trauma, privacy, and data protection.
• Excellent writing skills.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

• Certified martial arts/self-defense instructor (female) with recognized training.
• Experience teaching self-defense to children or adolescents, preferably girls.
• Knowledge of first aid and injury prevention.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

• Technical proposal (methodology, work plan).
• Financial proposal (daily rate and total cost).
• Updated CV with relevant references.

Reporting

The self-defense trainer shall report to the project manager.

PSEA clause:

AND has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the code of conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.