Captain American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet. American Cruise Lines cruise along inland and coastal waterways including the East Coast Alaska Pacific Northwest Great Lakes Columbia & Snake Rivers Mississippi Tennessee Ohio and Cumberland Rivers. American Cruise Lines modern vessels accommodate 100 to 200 guests designed for safe navigation and exceptional service. Captains 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. At American Cruise Lines we are driven by our values-Optimism Commitment Patriotism and Merit. These values shape our culture our service and our people guiding us as we work together toShare Americas Story on the Finest American Ships. 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 6 weeks on 3 weeks off or 4 weeks on 4 weeks off. Additional work periods may be possible during winter months aboard the few vessels operating or repositioning year-round. This is a full-time exempt position. Qualifications U.S. Coast Guard Masters license minimum 100T desired 1600T or greater. 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. Marys 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 401k 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. Equal Opportunity Employer American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics including but not limited to race color religion sex including pregnancy national origin and citizenship age 40 and over disability including perceived disability generic information military service or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions including but not limited to hiring selection job assignment training compensation promotion discipline termination and access to benefits. Job sites across the nation. 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.