Fitness Trainer - Jordan at ARK Group in Amman, Amman, Jordan

Location: Amman, Jordan

Role Type: Consultancy

CLOSING DATE: 4 June 2026 About ARK

ARK is a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity and hope for the future.

We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability – and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise, we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change.

Learn more about our impact here: https://www.ark.international/impact

About the Role

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide structured physical fitness training and foundational health education to female personnel within the Special Forces. The consultant will support the enhancement of physical readiness, endurance, and overall well-being through regular training sessions and targeted instructional modules on nutrition and basic anatomy. Experience working with female personnel in a culturally sensitive environment is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to deliver training in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner.

We strongly encourage qualified female instructors to apply.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver physical fitness training sessions at the Special Forces base four times per week, focusing on strength, endurance, mobility, and overall fitness.
• Conduct morning training sessions for available personnel, adapting content to varying fitness levels and attendance.
• Design and implement structured and progressive training plans tailored to operational needs.
• Ensure safe training practices, including proper warm-up, technique, and injury prevention.
• Monitor participant progress and adapt sessions accordingly.
• Deliver a one-week instructional module (45 minutes per session) covering: Basic nutrition principles for performance and well-being.
• Introduction to human anatomy relevant to physical training.
• Practical guidance on maintaining fitness and health.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive training environment that encourages participation and consistency.
• Maintain professional standards, discipline, and cultural sensitivity in a security-focused setting.

Deliverables:

• Delivery of four weekly fitness training sessions.
• Delivery of a one-week nutrition and anatomy module.
• Informal feedback on participant engagement and progress.

Level of Effort:

• Four sessions per week (morning sessions).

• One additional week of daily 45-minute classroom-based sessions.

• Preferably previous experience working with military, law enforcement, or special forces personnel, particularly in structured or high-discipline environments.

• Experience delivering fitness training to female participants or in gender-sensitive settings.

• Knowledge of injury prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to design progressive training programmes tailored to varying fitness levels.

• Experience delivering basic nutrition and health education, including anatomy fundamentals.

• Strong understanding of operational fitness requirements (endurance, strength, mobility under load).

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. strength & conditioning, personal training, sports science, or equivalent).

• Experience working in international or culturally diverse environments, with high cultural awareness.

• Ability to adapt training delivery in resource-constrained or variable attendance settings.

• Prior experience in capacity building, including mentoring or upskilling local counterparts for sustainability.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage participants consistently.

Why join ARK?

• Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly impact the lives of those in need.
• Global Reach: Collaborate with international experts and local stakeholders.
• Innovation: Engage in pioneering solutions for sustainable change.
• Career Growth: Expand your horizons with varied projects and challenges.

Our People

Our team covers a diverse range of professional backgrounds, from diplomacy, humanitarian, development and the military, to the UN, civil society groups, multilateral organizations, journalism and the private sector.

Smart: We think deeply about things. We’re proud of our institutional knowledge and our grounding in rigorous research, which we use to make informed decisions.

Humble: Our work leaves little room for pride or arrogance. Our operating environment is constantly evolving, and we recognize out limitations. We believe in and rely on the education and experiences of others while remaining quick to read, invite feedback, and ask sensible questions.

Accountable: Each of us want ARK, its partners, and beneficiaries to succeed. This means taking initiative, assuming ownership when necessary and never giving up on our beneficiaries. We are committed and accountable, to both our donors and the communities we serve.

Collegiate: We know we are stronger together and that every contribution counts. We trust each other and always support each other.

Outspoken: We tackle diverse challenges, and we always want to find the best solution to a problem. We aren’t afraid to share our opinions, and we want to hear those of others too.

ARK Group is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. ARK Group does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. We welcome all kinds of diversity. ARK Group places human dignity at the center of its development and stabilization work and is this committed to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adults. All ARK Group employees and related personnel are expected to share this commitment and only those who also uphold these values will be recruited as part of our team. This vacancy is therefore subject to a range of due diligence checks.