Posted Date: Jun 12, 2025
Expired Date: Jun 28, 2025The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) invites applications for Assistant Athletic Trainer, Softball to support Sports Medicine and Softball Student-Athletes. In addition, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will play a critical role in supporting the broader strategic priorities of the DIA, and ultimately this position will help foster a life-changing experience for student-athletes.
Since 1892, DIA has operated on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support its intercollegiate athletic programs. Today, DIA supports 21 intercollegiate varsity sports which compete as a part of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. DIA provides the resources for over 500 student-athletes to participate at the highest levels of their respective sports. This extensive support ecosystem includes over 35 departments employing over 300 dedicated staff members including 80 plus varsity coaches working collaboratively to provide individualized championship-caliber opportunities to our student-athletes, in the classroom, in the competitive arena, and in personal and professional development, to enhance their growth and life preparation. The DIA mission is to Unify, Develop, Inspire, and Achieve, for the benefit of our student-athletes, our university, and our broader community.
DIA has set forth six strategic priorities to help guide and advance its overarching mission: Championship people, championship mindset; strategic innovation and investment; athletic success; financial sustainability; win championships; community engagement and enrichment. Together, these priorities present a cohesive vision for the direction of the department.
This position will report to the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Sports Medicine
Support the Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine/Director of Integrated Performance and health care team, including team physicians, in providing medical coverage and support for the delivery of an integrated health care system to student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics sport programs.
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) invites applications for Assistant Athletic Trainer, Softball to support Sports Medicine and Softball Student-Athletes. In addition, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will play a critical role in supporting the broader strategic priorities of the DIA, and ultimately this position will help foster a life-changing experience for student-athletes.
Since 1892, DIA has operated on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support its intercollegiate athletic programs. Today, DIA supports 21 intercollegiate varsity sports which compete as a part of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. DIA provides the resources for over 500 student-athletes to participate at the highest levels of their respective sports. This extensive support ecosystem includes over 35 departments employing over 300 dedicated staff members including 80 plus varsity coaches working collaboratively to provide individualized championship-caliber opportunities to our student-athletes, in the classroom, in the competitive arena, and in personal and professional development, to enhance their growth and life preparation. The DIA mission is to Unify, Develop, Inspire, and Achieve, for the benefit of our student-athletes, our university, and our broader community.
DIA has set forth six strategic priorities to help guide and advance its overarching mission: Championship people, championship mindset; strategic innovation and investment; athletic success; financial sustainability; win championships; community engagement and enrichment. Together, these priorities present a cohesive vision for the direction of the department.
This position will report to the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Sports Medicine
Support the Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine/Director of Integrated Performance and health care team, including team physicians, in providing medical coverage and support for the delivery of an integrated health care system to student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics sport programs.
For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Softball
Within 3 months, you will:
Within 6 months, you will:
By the end of the first year, you will:
Education :
Required: Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field
Experience :
Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer, with experience in a college athletics setting.
Experience :
Preferred: Three to five years of certified athletic training experience in a college athletic setting, with specific sport experience preferred.
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 7/28/2025. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $62,000 and the salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Become an Illinois professional at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and be part of a dynamic community dedicated to making a positive impact on both local and global scales, advancing knowledge, and fostering creativity. Learn more about why YOU should join us.
DIA believes that athletics provides a forum to bring together people across all spectra of identities. We are committed to welcoming, affirming, and celebrating students, coaches, staff, and spectators of all races and ethnicities, sexes, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and abilities. DIA’s mission is to unify, develop, inspire, and achieve. It is no mistake that “Unify” is our first priority, a priority which requires a level of empathy and respect to create a culture of community, inclusivity, and belonging. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a part of who we are and a standard that we are all responsible for upholding.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 27, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Krissy Doran at kdoran@illiniois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID : 1031312
Job Category : Education & Student Services
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School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
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University of California, Los Angeles | 8–1 | 35–5 | 14 | — |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 8–2 | 28–9 | 33 | — |
University of Oregon | 7–1 | 33–3 | 21 | — |
Northwestern University | 7–0 | 18–11 | 46 | — |
Ohio State University | 6–3 | 30–8 | 24 | — |
University of Wisconsin-Madison | 6–5 | 22–13 | 50 | — |
University of Michigan | 6–2 | 27–10 | 40 | — |
University of Washington | 5–2 | 27–9 | 36 | — |
Purdue University | 4–7 | 19–16 | 68 | — |
Penn State University | 4–5 | 17–18 | 105 | — |
University of Maryland | 3–7 | 15–19 | 85 | — |
University of Iowa | 3–6 | 21–14 | 48 | — |
Indiana University | 3–5 | 23–10 | 54 | — |
Michigan State University | 2–8 | 12–21 | 137 | — |
University of Minnesota | 2–9 | 13–22 | 111 | — |
Rutgers State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick | 1–8 | 16–23 | 146 | — |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 1–6 | 14–18 | 116 | — |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
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2025-2026 |
Tyra Perry |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Tyra Perry |
1–6 | 14–18 | |
2023-2024 |
Tyra Perry |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Tyra Perry |
– | 29–27 | |
2021-2022 |
Tyra Perry |
– | 34–22 | |
2020-2021 |
Tyra Perry |
– | 24–20 | |
2019-2020 |
Tyra Perry |
– | 10–11 | |
2018-2019 |
Tyra Perry |
– | 33–25 |
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Mike Maziarz |
Director of Academic Services |
Stephon Fuqua |
Associate Director of Athletics, Academic Services |
Annie White Departing
|
Associate Director of Academic Services, Olympic Sport Counseling |
Breanna Shamaila, Ph.D. |
Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Sport Administration, Inclusion and Student-Athlete Development |
Elizabeth Smith Hamlet |
Assistant Director of Academic Services |
Shari Clapp |
Assistant Director of Academic Services, Academic Operations |
Shanika Mungin |
Assistant Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Engagement |
Person | Role |
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Paul Schmidt Departing
|
Head Men's Basketball Athletic Trainer |
Jim Halpin |
Associate Athletic Trainer (Baseball) |
Adam Fletcher |
Strength & Conditioning Coach, Men's Basketball |
Autumn Taylor |
Head Women's Basketball Athletic Trainer (WBB & WGO) |
Paige Clawson |
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Soccer & Men's Golf) |
![]() Kilee Fletcher |
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Women's Basketball |
Randy Ballard |
Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Medicine/Director of Integrated Performance |
Jeremy Busch Departing
|
Assistant Director of Athletics, Sports Medicine, Head Football Athletic Trainer |
Person | Role |
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Shanika Mungin |
Director of Educational Enrichment |
Mike Maziarz |
Director of Football Academic Services |
Stephon Fuqua |
Associate Director of Athletics, Academic Services |
Brian Russell |
Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Administration and Student-Athlete Development |
Annie White |
Associate Director of Academic Services, Olympic Sport Counseling |
Breanna Shamaila, Ph.D. |
Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Sport Administration, Inclusion and Student-Athlete Development |
Elizabeth Smith Hamlet |
Assistant Director of Academic Services |
Shari Clapp |
Assistant Director of Academic Services, Academic Operations |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Paul Schmidt |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Jeremy Busch |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Jim Halpin |
Associate Athletic Trainer (Baseball) |
Adam Fletcher |
Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine |
Autumn Taylor |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Jim Zielinski |
Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine |
Paige Clawson |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Randy Ballard |
Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Medicine/Director of Integrated Performance |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Shanika Mungin |
Director of Educational Enrichment |
Stephon Fuqua |
Associate Director of Athletics, Academic Services |
Brian Russell |
Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Administration and Student-Athlete Development |
Annie White |
Associate Director of Academic Services, Olympic Sport Counseling |
Liz Reyes |
Assistant Director of Athletics, Illini Way Student-Athlete Development |
Merce Poindexter |
Assistant Director of Athletics, Academic Services |
Elizabeth Smith Hamlet |
Assistant Director of Academic Services |
Shari Clapp |
Assistant Director of Academic Services, Academic Operations |
Person | Role |
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Paul Schmidt |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Jeremy Busch |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Adam Fletcher |
Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine |
Autumn Taylor |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Jim Zielinski |
Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine |
![]() Kilee Fletcher |
Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine |
Brittany Perry |
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition |
Randy Ballard |
Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Medicine/Director of Integrated Performance |
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