The Zuckerbergs Are Hiring a Lifeguard but Calling It a 'Beach Water Person'
The Zuckerberg family is hiring for a seasonal position titled 'Beach Water Person' at their Kauai compound. The role primarily involves lifeguarding duties, including overseeing beach and pool safety. The job title has raised eyebrows due to its unconventional wording, as it essentially describes a lifeguard's responsibilities.
- ▪The job is associated with the Zuckerberg family office and is located in Kauai, Hawaii.
- ▪The primary duties include serving as a Beach Lifeguard and Pool Lifeguard.
- ▪The job listing also mentions instructing water activities like stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling.
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Caroline HaskinsBusinessMay 19, 2026 10:00 AMThe Zuckerbergs Are Hiring a Lifeguard but Calling It a 'Beach Water Person'The job, which is associated with the Zuckerberg family office, is located in Kauai, Hawaii, where the Meta CEO owns a massive compound.Photograph: Jason Henry/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are hiring a seasonal, on-call “Beach Water Person” based in Kauai, Hawaii, where the family owns a sprawling compound, according to a new job listing on Greenhouse associated with West 10, the Zuckerberg family office.This is an interesting choice for a job title, because according to the job description, the primary duties of this “Beach Water Person” include…
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