La Mer Beachfront Resort

Trade the Lecture Hall for the Shoreline

Imagine starting every shift with the sound of waves rolling onto the sand and the smell of salt in the air. At La Mer Beachfront Resort in Cape May, New Jersey, you won’t just visit the beach on your day off – the beach is your office. As a Beach & Pool Attendant, you’ll be part of the team that makes every guest’s shore vacation unforgettable, all while earning $16 per hour plus tips on a guaranteed 40-hour work week.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is an active, outdoor, people-focused role – perfect if sitting still isn’t your thing. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and arranging beach chairs, loungers, umbrellas and pool furniture each morning
• Greeting guests with a warm smile, checking passes and helping families find the perfect spot
• Distributing fresh towels and collecting used ones throughout the day
• Keeping the pool deck, beach area and surrounding walkways clean, tidy and safe
• Assisting guests with questions, local recommendations and small requests
• Monitoring the pool area for cleanliness and reporting any maintenance or safety issues
• Closing down the beach and pool area at the end of the day – stacking chairs, folding umbrellas and securing equipment

Why Cape May?

Cape May is one of America’s oldest and most charming seaside resort towns – a National Historic Landmark city famous for its pastel Victorian houses, wide sandy beaches and legendary sunsets at Sunset Beach. Located at the very southern tip of New Jersey, it’s a walkable, safe and welcoming town packed with international students every summer.

On your days off you can bike the promenade, catch a dolphin-watching cruise, explore the Washington Street Mall, hunt for “Cape May diamonds” on the shore, or hop a ferry to Delaware. Philadelphia is roughly two hours away, Atlantic City about an hour, and New York City and Washington, D.C. are easy weekend trips – ideal for making the most of your American summer.

What You’ll Get

• $16.00 per hour – a strong rate for a seasonal beach position
• Tips on top of your hourly wage, boosting your total earnings
• 40 hours per week guaranteed, with the possibility of extra hours during peak season
• A Summer to Fall placement – work through the busy season and enjoy the beautiful, quieter early autumn on the shore
• Daily practice of real-life English with American guests and colleagues
• An international team and a fun, social work environment where friendships form fast
• Genuine U.S. hospitality experience to add to your CV

Who We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 enrolled in the Work & Travel USA program
• Conversational English – you’ll be interacting with guests all day
• A friendly, service-minded personality and a positive attitude
• Comfortable working outdoors in sun and heat, and able to lift and carry beach furniture
• Reliable, punctual and ready to work early mornings, weekends and holidays
• Team player who takes initiative without being asked

Ready for Your Summer by the Ocean?

Positions at beachfront resorts in Cape May fill quickly every season. If you want sunshine, solid pay, tips and stories you’ll tell for years, apply now for the Beach & Pool Attendant role at La Mer Beachfront Resort and start your American adventure on the Jersey Shore.