Jara made his debut for Herediano and played 422 league matches for them, a club record behind Germán Chavarría and Marvin Obando. He totalled 452 matches including cup and international games.
Jara's debut for Herediano marked the beginning of his professional career, which saw him play 422 league matches for the club, a record that was surpassed only by Germán Chavarría and Marvin Obando. His total appearances included 452 games across all competitions, including both league and international matches.