Kampgrounds of America Cape Hatteras Outer Banks

Wake Up to the Atlantic Ocean Every Morning

Imagine finishing your shift, grabbing your board or beach towel, and walking straight onto one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the United States. That's everyday life at Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Cape Hatteras in Rodanthe, North Carolina — a legendary spot on the Outer Banks where sand dunes, kiteboarders and endless summer sunsets are your new neighbours.

We're hiring international university students for our Housekeeping team for the Summer-to-Fall season. If you're reliable, energetic and ready for a genuine American beach-town summer, this is your Work & Travel USA adventure.

What You'll Be Doing

• Cleaning and preparing cabins, deluxe lodges and camping accommodations for arriving guests
• Changing bed linens, making beds and refreshing towels and amenities
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and sanitising bathrooms and kitchenettes
• Maintaining spotless public areas such as restrooms, bathhouses, laundry rooms and recreation spaces
• Restocking supplies and reporting maintenance issues to the team
• Greeting guests with a friendly smile and helping create a five-star camping experience

The Details

• Position: Housekeeping
• Employer: Kampgrounds of America Cape Hatteras Outer Banks
• Location: Rodanthe, North Carolina (Outer Banks)
• Pay: $12.00 per hour
• Hours: approximately 40 hours per week
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Tips: Not applicable for this role

Why Rodanthe & the Outer Banks?

The Outer Banks (or "OBX" as locals call it) is a chain of barrier islands famous for its wild beaches, lighthouses, shipwreck history and world-class water sports. Rodanthe sits right on Hatteras Island — think warm ocean swims, sunrise over the Atlantic and sunset over Pamlico Sound on the very same day.

In your free time you can learn to kitesurf or paddleboard, cycle along the National Seashore, climb the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, go fishing off the pier, or take a road trip to Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills (birthplace of aviation!) and the wild horses of Corolla. Weekend adventures to Norfolk, Virginia Beach or Washington, D.C. are all within reach.

What's In It For You

• Steady, guaranteed 40-hour weeks with weekly pay in US dollars
• A supportive, international team — KOA has decades of experience hosting Work & Travel students
• Life at one of America's most iconic beach destinations
• Real hospitality experience for your CV plus practical, everyday English
• Friendships with students from around the world and unforgettable summer memories

What We're Looking For

• University students aged 18-25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel USA visa
• Conversational English and a positive, guest-focused attitude
• Attention to detail and pride in a job well done
• Physical stamina — the role involves standing, bending, lifting and lots of movement
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays (our busiest, most fun times!)
• Team spirit, punctuality and a willingness to learn

Ready for Your OBX Summer?

Positions at KOA Cape Hatteras are among the most popular on the East Coast and fill quickly. Apply early to secure your spot and start counting down to a summer of ocean breezes, new friends and stories you'll tell for years.

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.