Kids Club Associate

The Jones Center; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jones Center is seeking a part-time Kids Club Associate to supervise children ages 3–10 while their guardians participate in activities. You will ensure a safe, welcoming environment, enforce check-in/out procedures, and lead age-appropriate activities across multiple shifts including mornings, evenings, and Saturdays.

Strong communication, patience, and reliable weekend availability are required. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred or obtained within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must complete pre-employment screening including criminal background checks.
• Current CPR/AED and Basic First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise children ages 3–10 and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
• Follow check-in/check-out procedures and verify authorized adults.
• Plan age-appropriate activities and manage two-hour session limits and room capacity.
• Use positive behavior-management techniques and escalate when needed.
• Maintain health, safety, and cleanliness standards and document incidents.

Skills

Patience under pressure

Strong communication

Professional appearance

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Location 922 East Emma Avenue, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
• Base Pay $13.90 - $13.90 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

About JONES CENTER

For 30 years, Jones Center has been a trusted community anchor for Northwest Arkansas—a place where everyone can learn, play, and thrive together. With 600,000 annual visitors and a mission to fuel community connections and cultivate spaces and experiences for all, we serve as a dynamic hub for education, recreation, arts, and nonprofit sustainability. Through our Jones Community for Nonprofits campuses, we empower more than 100 mission-driven organizations, strengthening the social fabric of our region.

Job Summary

The Kids Club Associate is a part-time hourly position, reporting directly to the Guest Experience Senior Manager. The Kids Club Associate is responsible for providing a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children ages 3 through 10 while their parent or guardian participates in activities at the Jones Center. The Kids Club Associate must actively supervise children, lead age-appropriate activities, follow all check-in, check-out, health, and safety procedures, and communicate with parents. This position requires flexible working hours, which includes weekday morning, weekday evening, and Saturday morning shifts.

Main Responsibilities

• Actively supervise children at all times, performing regular name-to-face counts, especially at check-in, during transitions, and at check-out.
• Follow check-in and check-out procedures; release children only to the parent/guardian who checked them in or an approved authorized adult.
• Monitor the two-hour session limit, room capacity, and staff-to-child ratios. Notify leadership when capacity is reached.
• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities for Little Kids (ages 3–5) and Big Kids (ages 6–10).
• Use positive behavior-management techniques such as redirection, choices, and calm reminders. Contact the parent/guardian when behavior or distress cannot be safely resolved.
• Enforce health, illness, allergy, nut‑free, food, and medication policies.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to first aid needs and other emergencies following established protocols.
• Complete daily record keeping including check-in/check-out times, incident reports, and opening and closing checklists.
• Communicate significant information to parents at pickup in a friendly and professional manner.
• Inspect the room for hazards before each session; clean and sanitize toys and surfaces.
• Maintain professional boundaries and report suspected abuse or neglect per Arkansas mandatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain and uphold the policies and procedures of JC Kids Club and the Center.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Assist with special programs or events.
• Able to perform other general duties and special projects assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

• Self-motivated, self-starter with a solid service-oriented mentality.
• Enjoys working with children and families; patient and calm under pressure.
• Must maintain a professional personal appearance.
• Must be available on weekends as needed.
• Great attendance record.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be at least 16 years of age[MW1.1].
• Must complete pre-employment screening, including criminal background and child maltreatment checks.
• Current certification or willingness to get certified within 30 days of hiring in the following:
• o CPR/AED.
• o Basic First Aid.
• Completion of required Kids Club training before supervising children independently
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Bi-lingual is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally and keep up with active children.