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Job advert sparks anger after it says people who ‘have to pick up the kids’ shouldn’t apply
The job advert made it clear that those with family commitments need not apply…
A job advert has caused mass outrage after instructing applicants to not apply if they ‘have to pick up the kids.’
AFC Fylde, based in Wesham in Lancashire, posted a job advert for the role of ‘General Manager of Football’ where they made it quite clear that they have no time for applicants with other family commitments.
According to Lancashire Live, the football club wrote in the now deleted job advert: “These roles currently report directly into the chairman and will do for the foreseeable future. While focused on the general day-to-day running of the non-football side of the club the main focus will be on the commercial aspect of the role and developing the Fylde brand.
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“The successful candidate must, therefore, be able to demonstrate a successful track record in a similar role within the sporting and entertainment industry. Football experience, although an asset, is not a requirement, but a fanatical eye for detail and the ability to write and implement a detailed strategic plan is!
“This is a hands-on role and requires hands-on leadership from the front so delegators and office dwellers please don’t apply. If not already apparent, we are not a Premiership club and therefore every penny and every fan has to be fought for and respected.”
However, things took a somewhat sour turn when the advert turned to the topic of work-life balance, stating: “We work hard at Fylde so again, don’t apply if you are looking for a work-life balance or have to pick up the kids from school twice a week at 3.30.”
The club added that the successful applicant will also need to live close to the grounds and will need to ‘immerse yourself in the local community at all levels.’
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Writer and football coach Paul Watson was one of the first to respond to the advert, tweeting: “Latest tellingly grim football job listing courtesy of AFC Fylde. Because God forbid someone might want a job that allows them to also enjoy life or have children.”
Other Twitter users were quick to follow suit, with one person writing: “Yeah, not sure this is the best approach to recruitment from AFC Fylde. Got children? Leave them at the school gates and stay at your desk.”
Another noted: “Nice to see AFC Fylde posting a job ad from the 1970s.”
The advert has since been deleted, and AFC Fylde are yet to respond to the backlash.