CaptainCaptains are responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader. American Cruise Lines Captains are master mariners with firsthand piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways. Captains are meticulous professionals, in service to our guests and as examples to our crews.
Captains enjoy comfortable onboard accommodations and chef prepared meals. American Cruise Lines operates our own bridge simulator, enabling rigorous recurrent training and development focused on critical decision-making and advanced piloting skills. American Cruise Lines recruits and retains the best professional mariners in the industry.
Responsibilities:- Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
- Operate the vessel in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Execute prudent maneuvering, docking, locking, and anchoring.
- Conduct daily inspections of all vessel spaces.
- Supervise, lead, and develop deck officers.
- Oversee Shipboard Engineer.
- Coordinates major engineering repairs with port engineers.
- Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering five-star guest service.
- Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records.
- Provide visible leadership through announcements, rounds, and guest interaction.
Work Schedule: - Typical March through November Cruise Season: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off, some routes 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off depending on fleet needs.
- This is a full-time, exempt position.
Qualifications:- U.S. Coast Guard Master's license: minimum 100 GRT with Near Coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT or greater preferred.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
- Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience.
- Excellent communication skills and team-building skills.
- Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
- Great Lakes Captain: Route familiarization and recency in all or several areas including: St. Lawrence Seaway, Welland Canal, St. Mary's River, and U.S. port routes in Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, and Lake Michigan.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Essential Functions: - Ships experience forces from wind, waves, and currents, prompting them to exhibit six distinct motions known as ship motions. The six motions are surge, sway, heave, roll, pitch, and yaw. This position requires the ability to live and satisfactorily perform job duties in an environment that is subject to constant motion.
- Ability to work around 12 hours per day.
- Ability to assist in the event of an on-board emergency by quickly climbing up a ladder, opening, and passing through a 20" diameter hatch.
- Ability to stand for your entire shift.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to frequently bend, squat and reach.
- Ability to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods of time.
- Ability to use stairs frequently.
Compensation and Benefits:- Competitive daily rate.
- Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.
- Access to advanced simulator-based training.
- Covered Expenses: American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training.
Applicant Acknowledgment
By proceeding to apply for the above position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of the job position for which I am applying, I agree that it accurately reflects the essential functions of the position, and I represent that I can complete the essential functions of the position.
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This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
