Captains for hire in Kansas City, KS

Find captains who ensure safe and efficient team operations, supervise crew members and maintain navigational safety across various types of vessels. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Kansas City, KS to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    1,311

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    11%
    Communication Skills
    9%
    Organizational Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    38%
    High school diploma or GED
    33%
    Associate's degree
    13%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Loews Hotels & Co
    • Booz Allen Hamilton
    • United States Army
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    38%
    More than 5 years
    38%
    2-5 years
    25%

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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026

Captain: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kansas City, KS: $175,238 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $142,719 – $215,166 yearly
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    Independence, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class CServsafe Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess Experience
  • Shift Leader

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service
  • Service Captain

    Kansas City, Kansas

    Licenses & certifications

    Esthetician LicenseDriver's License

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication Skills
  • Banquet Captain

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Banquet Captain

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHospitalityGuest Relations
  • Fire Captain

    Overland Park, Kansas

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDHazmatHAZMAT ProtocolsFirst Aid CertificationTeachingHazardous Material Handling+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDisaster ManagementMedical Emergency Response

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What's the average time to fill a captain role?

The average time to fill a captain role is 85 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do captains tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for captains?

Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Food Handler Certification.

What are some job titles related to captains?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: shift leader, banquet captain and marketing coordinator.

What level of education is common for a captain?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Kansas City, KS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a captain?

Most captains have 25 years of professional experience.

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