Circus Trainer

Civil Peace Service (CPS) Request for Proposals:

Expression of Interest: Circus training in the West Bank 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Civil Peace Service (Ziviler Friedensdienst) is a global programme aiming to the prevention of violence and promoting peace in crisis zones and conflict regions through the engagement with civil society actors. It aims to build a world in which conflicts are resolved without resorting to violence. The global programme is run by nine German peace and development organisations in many post-conflict and conflict regions worldwide together with local partners and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

As a long-term partner of the ZFD program, the Palestinian Circus School (hereinafter PCS) is dedicated to the goals of the program. The PCS is a nonprofit organization, registered at the Palestinian Authority since 2007. In its activities the school targets children and youth with the aim of promoting their creative potential to become effective and active actors within the Palestinian society. Through the tools provided by the social circus pedagogy, the PCS strives to provide a safe space where children can meet and express their potential without any discrimination to develop social, ethical, emotional and cognitive competencies. 

The PCS is based in Birzeit where provides circus classes for kids, youth, children and youth with special needs, girls and women. Through partnership with local Palestinian organizations, the school is aiming at broadening its impact in several locations around Palestine. Since 2020 PCS has been collaborating with local organizations in Jenin, Tulkarem and Jerusalem (Silwan) to establish and enhance the outreach program, to offer the possibility to a higher number of students to have access to the circus experience.

We are currently seeking experienced and passionate Circus Trainers to support our upcoming programs and events. This Expression of Interest (EOI) aims to identify qualified professionals with skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Acrobatics
• Juggling
• Clowning
• Aerial arts
• Physical theatre
• Circus pedagogy (teaching children and youth)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging training sessions or workshops
• Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Support participants in developing circus skills, creativity, and confidence
• Collaborate with fellow trainers and project coordinators

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven experience in circus arts training or performance
• Previous experience working with youth or community-based initiatives
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• First aid or safety training (an asset)

To Apply:
If you are interested in being considered for future opportunities, please send the following to [email protected] by 23rd of July 2025 with subject line: “Circus trainer”

• Updated CV
• Brief cover letter or statement of interest (optional but recommended)
• Links to performance or training samples, if available

We welcome applications from trainers of all backgrounds and identities.

For inquiries, please contact: [email protected]