Kids Club Associate

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

Job summary

The Jones Center in Springdale, AR is seeking a Kids Club Associate for part-time hourly work. You will supervise children ages 3–10 in a safe, engaging environment while parents participate in activities, with responsibilities including check-in/out, activity planning, and clear parent communication.

Flexibility is required with weekday morning and evening shifts and Saturday morning shifts; candidates must be 16+, have a high school diploma, and complete required background checks and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 16 years old and pass background checks.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise children at all times and track check-in/check-out.
• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities for ages 3–10.
• Maintain safety policies, hygienic environments, and incident records.
• Communicate with parents in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ensure room readiness and report hazards or behavioral concerns.

Skills

Self-motivated

Patience under pressure

Professional appearance

Weekend availability

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CPR/AED

First Aid

Job description

• Base Pay $13.90 - $13.90 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

Description

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.