Oyster Bay Hiring Summer Camp Counselors for Children With Disabilities

Oyster Bay Town is hiring counselors for its GAP summer day camp program, which serves children and young adults ages 5 to 21 with developmental disabilities. The camp runs June 29 through August 7 at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa and Syosset-Woodbury Park in Woodbury.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Andrew Monteleone announced the openings this week. The program provides social and recreational experiences in a group setting.

The town seeks two types of positions. Activities Specialists must hold a bachelor's degree in special education plus 1,600 hours of experience with people with special needs, or a bachelor's degree in any subject plus 2,080 hours of such experience. Recreation Aides must be at least 16 years old.

Applicants can call the Handicapped Services Division at (516) 797-7947 to schedule an interview.