1. At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma
2. At least 6 months experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
3. CPR Certified
4. Current certification as Lifeguard by a recognized source of training

1. Go to www.seattlearch.org
2. Click on the “Safe Environment” icon box
3. Select “Register for class” in the menu box
4. Sign up for a class
5. Print 3 copies of Certificate of Completion, one for your records, one for your parish, and one to submit to the MI Youth. You may email the MI Youth copy to sdillingham@miyouth.org or give it to the MI directors at camp.

1. Follow steps above to the register for a class page.
2. At the bottom of the page, click on “My Obligation.
3. This will take you to your account which you set up the first year and tell you which classes you may take to update your certificate.
4. Log in. Update and information and take the test on line.
5. Your Certificate will be emailed to you in about a day.
6. Print 3 copies, one for your records, one for your parish, and one to submit to MI Youth. You may email the MI Youth copy to sdillingham@miyouth.org or give it to the MI directors at camp.

1. Prior to MI Youth event, submit Virtus – Protecting God’s Children or Praesidium Certificate to MI-Youth Office.

MI Youth Office
115 Forfar Drive
Bella Vista, AR 72715

*Your background check will be on file for seven years

• Strives to serve in the spirit and ideals of the MI
  • [Interior Life, Heroic Charity, Obedience, Suffering willed out of Love, Mission]
• Upholds Retreat Rules, MI Code of Conduct Policy, and Safe Environment Policy
• Ensures the safety of teens and leaders in or near body of water by preventing and responding to emergencies
• Maintains constant surveillance during water recreation activities; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of participants in the event of emergency
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Ensures participants follow the safety rules of the facility
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by facility Director or retreat Director
• Carries a Life Guard Certification Card on person at all times during active duty

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures
• Knowledge of MI Youth Safe Environment policies