USA Swimming Partners with Social Intelligence

April 25, 2012

USA Swimming announced a partnership with Social Intelligence Corp., help the leading provider of social media investigation and background screening services to employers, health insurers, law firms, and corporate entities.

Through the partnership, USA Swimming adds another resource to its comprehensive Safe Sport program.

As part of USA Swimming’s on-going efforts to foster a safe environment for all of its members, Social Intelligence will be added to USA Swimming’s list of “Recommended Providers” to conduct the recommended searches of the pre-employment screening program. Social Intelligence can assist local member clubs in conducting social network and media searches to gain greater insight into the professional and personal conduct of those entrusted with the safety of club members.

“The purpose of providing resources and recommendations on providers is to help clubs conduct a thorough pre-employment screening for potential employees,” said Susan Woessner, USA Swimming’s Director of Safe Sport. “Social Intelligence Corp. provides expertise in the social media space, and could serve as an excellent addition to a club’s hiring process.”

“We are proud to partner with USA Swimming,” commented Max Drucker, CEO of Social Intelligence Corp. “Social media investigations are a valuable risk management solution and we are privileged to work with local swimming clubs to help keep their members safe.”

USA Swimming’s “Recommended Providers” list serves as a resource to help clubs fulfill the requirements of the Pre-Employment Screening program. These companies are accredited consumer reporting agencies that have agreed to provide the required services at preferred pricing for USA Swimming clubs. In addition to providing the required services, these companies are able to assist clubs with fulfilling both mandated and recommended processes related to the screening process.

Social Intelligence is widely recognized as the leading provider of legally compliant social media background checks. Using a combination of advanced proprietary technology and a multi-level manual review process, Social Intelligence’s conducts comprehensive social media searches that ensure compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Federal and State anti-discrimination legislation.