Seeking leadership opportunities

[Napk1ns]

I'm currently a sophomore in highschool and I realized that I don't have many leadership positions currently. Being in 10th grade I play sports at a JV level and I am an E-4 in my JROTC unit. I want to be a leader on my team by being a captain but that position is usually given to a senior. As a Junior in JROTC I'll have the opportunity to be a section leader or a squad leader next year. This is only one leadership position I can have next year when I begin my application. So with all this, my question is, how can I go seek leadership positions and opportunities that I would be interested in? I don't want to just "check the box" and be a leader of something I don't care for. Also does community service count as leadership? (I have around 60 hours currently. Normally doing JROTC events or helping elementary schoolers). Is greatly appreciate any response. Thank you

 

[bopper]

Leadership can be President of a club or Captain of the Team or Section Leader in Band. But it can also be:
-Student involved in ethnic community center for years and then is asked to teach little kids
-Actual officer in a club
-Watched his little brother after school and encouraged parents to sign up brother for sports team and took him to practice
-Within a club, organized an activity for that club
-Led a community service activity
-Lead singer of a band - sings, chooses set list, organizes transportation for other members
-Summer Camp counselor
-Boy Scout Eagle Award/Girl Scout Gold Award
-EMT Cadet
-Boys State/Girls State
-Tutors others