Zuckerberg Family Office Lists Seasonal 'Beach Water Person' Role in Kauai
The position, advertised via West 10 on Greenhouse, prioritises beach and pool safety duties while also requiring instruction in stand-up paddleboarding and snorkelling.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan are recruiting for a seasonal, on-call position at their sprawling estate in Kauai, Hawaii, under the title of 'Beach Water Person'. The job listing, hosted on the recruitment platform Greenhouse and associated with West 10, the Zuckerberg family office, outlines a role that primarily functions as a lifeguard.
According to the job description, the successful candidate will serve as both a 'Beach Lifeguard' and 'Pool Lifeguard'. The listing specifies that water safety responsibilities take precedence over other duties, which include instructing guests in various water-based activities. These additional tasks involve teaching stand-up paddleboarding, canoe paddling, and snorkelling, alongside other ocean-based activities.
The choice of title has drawn attention for its deviation from standard industry terminology. In the English-speaking job market, roles encompassing these duties are typically classified as 'Lifeguard', 'Pool/Beach Lifeguard', or 'Beach/Pool Attendant'. The term 'Beach Water Person' does not appear to correspond with established job titles in the sector, where clarity regarding safety responsibilities is standard.
When WIRED sought clarification on the specific definition of the title, the query was directed to Meta’s AI chatbot. The automated system interpreted the phrase as a 'thalassophile', defined as a person who loves the seas and oceans. This interpretation was provided as an automated response, as representatives for the Zuckerberg family did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the recruitment strategy.
The listing confirms the location of the role as Kauai, where the Meta CEO owns a significant property. The position is described as seasonal and on-call, though specific start dates and the duration of the engagement are not detailed in the available documentation. The recruitment process remains active via the West 10 family office portal.
