About this role
Excel and Grace Consulting
Coach Assistant
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Coach Assistant will support the driver and ensure a safe, smooth, and positive travel experience for passengers, particularly on interstate trips from Lagos.
- The role serves as the second set of eyes for the driver, while taking primary responsibility for passenger support, communication, and service experience throughout the journey.
Key Responsibilities
Passenger Experience:
- Welcome and assist passengers during boarding, the journey, and disembarkation.
- Provide clear information and respond professionally to passenger requests and concerns.
- Assist with luggage, seating, passenger counts, and designated stops.
- Handle passenger complaints calmly and professionally.
Driver & Trip Support:
- Act as the driver's second set of eyes throughout the journey.
- Assist with monitoring passengers, road situations, and other trip-related matters.
- Communicate important observations to the driver without causing distraction.
- Support compliance with company safety and operational procedures.
Communication & Problem Solving:
- Maintain professional communication with passengers, drivers, and the Operations Team.
- Resolve minor passenger or trip-related issues and escalate serious matters appropriately.
- Assist in managing delays, passenger disputes, lost items, and other unexpected situations.
Trip Coordination & Reporting:
- Verify passenger and trip details before departure.
- Ensure passengers board and disembark at the appropriate locations.
- Report incidents, complaints, vehicle concerns, and other relevant issues to the Operations Team.
- Complete required trip reports and handover information.
Professionalism & Teamwork:
- Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.
- Work closely with drivers and operations staff to ensure smooth trip execution.
- Represent the company positively and maintain confidentiality of passenger and company information.
Requirements
- Minimum of OND / NCE or equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, transportation, or other passenger-facing roles is an advantage.
- Must be willing and available to travel frequently on interstate routes, including day and night trips.
- Must be comfortable spending extended periods on the road and working varying travel schedules.
- Must be willing to work weekends, public holidays, and other non-standard hours based on trip schedules.
- Must demonstrate reliability, patience, good personal presentation, professionalism, and strong customer-service orientation.
Key Competencies:
- Customer Service
- Communication & Active Listening
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Alertness & Situational Awareness
- Emotional Intelligence
Salary
N300,000 Monthly + Travel Allowance.
Application Closing Date
20th October, 2026.