Aramark Destinations Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Adventures

Your Summer on the Bluest Water in America

Imagine clocking in each morning with the Sierra Nevada mountains at your back and the crystal-clear turquoise water of Lake Tahoe stretching out in front of you. As a Marina Services Worker at Aramark Destinations Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Adventures, that’s not a daydream – that’s your office.

Zephyr Cove is one of the most iconic destinations on the Nevada shore of Lake Tahoe, welcoming thousands of visitors each summer for boat cruises, watersports, beach days and unforgettable sunsets. This is a hands-on, outdoor, high-energy role perfect for university students who want a real American adventure – not just a job.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming and assisting guests at the marina, boat launch and beach areas
• Helping visitors board and disembark boats, kayaks, paddleboards and jet skis safely
• Handing out life jackets, safety equipment and giving basic orientation to guests
• Assisting with rental check-ins, check-outs and light equipment cleaning
• Keeping docks, beach and marina areas clean, tidy and safe
• Answering guest questions about activities, tours and the Lake Tahoe area
• Supporting the team wherever needed – teamwork is everything at the marina

Pay & Working Conditions

• Hourly rate: $17.20 per hour
• Tips: Yes – guests are generous, and great service pays off
• Hours: approximately 35 hours per week, with the possibility of extra hours in peak season
• Season: Summer to Fall – enjoy the busy summer and the stunning golden autumn at the lake
• Location: Zephyr Cove, Nevada, on the shore of Lake Tahoe

Why Zephyr Cove & Lake Tahoe?

Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful natural destinations in the United States – a massive alpine lake famous for its unbelievably clear water, pine forests and mountain scenery. On your days off you can hike scenic trails, swim at Sand Harbor, rent bikes, kayak, or take the short trip to South Lake Tahoe and the casinos and nightlife of the Nevada state line. Reno is about an hour away, and San Francisco, Yosemite and Las Vegas are all realistic road-trip destinations for your post-program travel month.

What You’ll Gain

• Real US work experience with Aramark, a major international hospitality company
• Rapid improvement in your spoken English through daily guest interaction
• Friends from all over the world – a truly international staff community
• Customer service, teamwork and problem-solving skills for your CV
• Memories, photos and stories you’ll be telling for the rest of your life

Who We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA program (J-1 visa)
• Conversational to good English – you’ll be talking to guests all day
• Friendly, outgoing and genuinely enjoy helping people
• Comfortable working outdoors in the sun and being on your feet
• Able to lift and carry equipment (life jackets, paddles, boards)
• Reliable, punctual and ready to work weekends and holidays – that’s when the lake is busiest
• Swimming ability and any watersports experience is a big plus (not required)

Spots at Lake Tahoe fill up fast every season. If you want a summer of sun, water, mountains and great earnings, apply now and start your Work & Travel USA story at Zephyr Cove.