No, a Jazz bass is not going to be easier to play. Why not learn on a slightly wider neck(if this is the case) and when Jazz Bass day comes you will have the skills and more..
IMO. And i know its boring. But, forget about the Jazz Bass for now. You have a perfectly good bass, those Schecter's are great basses. Just concentrate and spend your money on your lessons. In the long run, you will win. Think of the Jazz bass at the goal in the end.