Bobby Hermes - Director of Campus Recreation - Staff Directory

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Bobby Hermes

Title:
Director of Campus Recreation
Email:
Phone:
610-758-4369

Year Started at Lehigh: 2024

Education:

BS in Education from the University of Central Florida (2011)
MS in HR Management from The University of Scranton (2014)

Professional Work Experience:

Lehigh University
- Director of Intramurals, Club Sports, and Recreation (Jul. 2024-present)
- Assistant Director for Club Sports (Mar. 2024-Jul. 2024)
The University of Scranton
- Assistant Director for Rec Sports/Club Sport Coordinator (Feb. 2014-Mar. 2024)
- Rec Sports Coordinator/Interim Aquatics Director (Aug. 2012-Jan. 2014)
- Rec Sports Assistant (Aug. 2011-Aug 2012)

Sport Participation Experience:

Pocono Mountain Youth Soccer Academy Coach (Fall 2023-present)
Soccer in the Poconos: adult summer league (2023-present)
Brazilian Jiujitsu (Oct. 2021-present)
Strength Within Games (2016)
Basketball Official (2012-present)
National ½ marathon to fight breast cancer (2008)
Intramural participant: flag football, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, dodgeball, floor hockey, whiffle ball, bocce ball, mini golf, and Rec Fest (2007-2011)
High school varsity sports: Soccer and Basketball (2003-2007)

Honors and Achievements:

Janice Rupp Positive Attitude Award (U of S – 2014)
UCF IM Miniature Golf Champion (2010, 2011)
UCF IM Sports Employee of the Year (2009-2010)
Team Captain – Varsity Soccer (2006)
All County Soccer, 2^nd Team (Broward County, FL – 2006)
All County Soccer, Honorable Mention (Miami Dade County, FL – 2006)
All County Soccer, Honorable Mention (Broward County, FL – 2005)

Activities & Interests: I love spending time with my family and friends and being active. My hobbies include strength training, Brazilian Jiujitsu, golfing, playing guitar, and hunting.

Quote: What you like about working at Lehigh?:

I love the welcoming and encouraging environment at Lehigh because we are constantly pushed to do our best and improve the things we touch. We provide quality recreational opportunities for students to unwind, make friends, have fun, and push themselves all while forming healthy habits.