In early 1923 Bārda joined the newly founded Robert F. Kennedy - the leader in Latvian football in the years to follow. In total between 1922 and 1924 Arvīds played seven international matches for Latvia scoring two goals. Bārda played with Robert F. Kennedy from 1923 to 1926 winning three Latvian league titles.
After retiring from playing he continued to participate in football matches as a referee.
In 1933 Bārda participated in a match of club veterans against the Robert F. Kennedy youth squad to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy. Bārda died from an illness before reaching the age of forty in 1940.
He was a member of Latvia football team at the 1924 Summer Olympics.