Kampgrounds of America Cape Hatteras Outer Banks

Live the Beach Life on North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Imagine waking up to salty Atlantic air, spending your workday organizing beach games and poolside fun, and finishing your shift with a sunset over Pamlico Sound. Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Cape Hatteras Outer Banks in Rodanthe, North Carolina is looking for energetic international students to join the team as Recreation Attendants for the Summer to Fall season.

KOA is America’s largest system of open-to-the-public campgrounds, and the Cape Hatteras location is one of its most iconic – sitting right where the ocean meets the sound, surrounded by dunes, kiteboarders and endless blue horizons. This is the kind of Work & Travel job that turns into stories you’ll tell for the rest of your life.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Organizing and hosting recreational activities for guests – games, tournaments, movie nights, arts & crafts and family events
• Setting up, monitoring and maintaining recreation areas such as the pool deck, playgrounds, courts and game rooms
• Greeting guests, answering questions and sharing tips about the best local beaches and attractions
• Keeping equipment clean, safe and well organized; light cleaning and sanitizing of activity areas
• Assisting with bike, kayak and equipment rentals and check-outs
• Supporting other departments during peak times and helping create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere

Why Rodanthe & the Outer Banks?

Rodanthe sits on Hatteras Island, a narrow ribbon of sand along the Atlantic – famous for its lighthouses, world-class kiteboarding and surfing, wild horses and some of the most beautiful sunsets in the United States. On your days off you can surf, paddleboard, fish, explore Cape Hatteras National Seashore, or take a road trip to Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills and the Wright Brothers Memorial. Norfolk, Virginia and Washington, D.C. are within easy travel distance for a weekend adventure.

The Details

• Position: Recreation Attendant
• Employer: Kampgrounds of America Cape Hatteras Outer Banks
• Location: Rodanthe, North Carolina
• Pay: $12.00 per hour (no tips)
• Hours: 40 hours per week, with possible overtime during peak season
• Season: Summer to Fall

Benefits

• Stable full-time schedule and reliable weekly pay
• Beachfront work environment – trade the office for the ocean
• Real hospitality and customer service experience for your CV
• Friendly international team and lifelong friendships
• Free time to explore one of America’s most beautiful coastlines

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA J-1 program
• Conversational to good English communication skills
• Outgoing, positive personality who enjoys working with people of all ages
• Ability to work outdoors in warm, sunny weather and stand/walk for long periods
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and evening shifts
• Team player attitude, reliability and a strong work ethic

Ready to spend your summer where the ocean never stops? Apply now for the Recreation Attendant position at KOA Cape Hatteras Outer Banks and make this the best summer of your student life.