Leadership pathway

Your child will start to take on simple leadership responsibilities while continuing to develop their own confidence and independence. They will be a role model for younger rangers, help new rangers settle into sessions and guide them during activities. They will develop key communication, teamwork and leadership skills. A Lance Corporal encourages young people to move from participating to leading by example.

Your child will help younger rangers and begin organising small group activities. They will gain experience in communication, decision-making, planning and teamwork, whilst mentoring their peers. Becoming a Corporal marks the transition from helping individuals to supporting small groups.

Your child will serve as a role model for emerging leaders, supporting activities and sharing their knowledge with younger Rangers. They will strengthen their leadership, mentoring, communication, delegation and organisational skills. As a Sergeant, they will learn that great leadership is not only about directing others, but also about empowering them to grow, develop, and succeed.

Your child becomes a key leader in their sessions. They help coordinate other young leaders, plan lectures and organise practical activities in their sessions. They will build on their developing leadership skills and start to understand risk management, while learning how to manage people and responsibilities effectively. Staff Sergeants take a broader role in coordinating teams and supporting the success of the whole session.

Cadet Officers are 18 years old and above, and work alongside our adult volunteers and instructors to help plan, organise and support the session. They will develop professional behaviours, safeguarding awareness, leadership, initiative and teamwork. They learn how to manage responsibilities across the whole session while supporting both younger rangers and leadership teams.