captaining
cap-tain-ing
verb
Acting as the leader or commander of a team, ship, or aircraft.
"She is captaining the school's netball squad this year."
noun
The act or role of leading a team, ship, or other group.
"His captaining was exemplary throughout the season."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: maitre d', maitre d'hotel, captain, headwaiter, senior pilot, skipper, master, sea captain, chieftain, police chief, police captain