Level II | Apprenticeship
July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 Cohort
Step into teaching with hands-on experience, structured mentorship, and paid opportunities.
About Level II
The Apprenticeship is the second phase of the Contour Mentorship Program, designed for students who have completed all modules of their comprehensive Pilates certification and are ready to begin teaching in a supportive, real-world setting. This 6-month program combines hands-on teaching experience with structured mentorship, including eight weekly onboarding sessions, monthly development meetings, and opportunities to teach paid classes at Contour. Apprentices continue to refine their skills through observation, guided practice, and direct feedback, while gradually stepping into the role of a confident, capable instructor. It's an ideal bridge between certification and professional teaching.
Level II
What's included
- 4-week structured onboarding (studio setup, scheduling systems, team policies)
- Personalized lesson plan development and review (we build it together, then we refine it)
- Live teaching practice with real-time instructor feedback
- Test-out preparation with supervised practice sessions for your NCPT or program exam
- 2 quarterly workshops with Contour's senior instructors or guest instructors
- 2 private sessions with a senior Contour instructor
- Submit 4 observation logs each month (logs provided), including at least one private session with our lead instructor
- Observe Level III — Junior Instructor monthly meetings
- Paid teaching opportunities — Rising Instructor Spotlight classes and private sessions (a chance to recoup program cost)
- 4 group classes per month
- 10% discount on private sessions
- Attendance at Contour staff quarterly team meetings (see what running a studio team actually looks like)
- Access to our full digital asset library (coming soon)
Level II — what it's worth
| What you get | Estimated value |
|---|---|
| 4-week onboarding program | $300+ value |
| Lesson plan development & review (monthly) | $200 / month value |
| Live teaching practice and feedback sessions | $250 / month value |
| Test-out prep (supervised practice) | $500 value |
| 2 quarterly workshops | $400 / year value |
| 2 private sessions | $300 value |
| Level III — Junior Instructor meeting observation | $100 / month value |
| Paid Rising Instructor Spotlight teaching | Helps recoup program cost |
| 4 group classes per month | $144 / month value |
| Staff meeting attendance | Real-world team experience |
| Digital resource library (coming soon) | $100 value |
| Total value | Over $900 / month |
| Your investment | $499 / month or $2,799 paid in full |
Frequently asked
Is this worth it if I'm already paying for a certification program?
Yes, and here's why. Your certification program teaches you the method. This program teaches you how to teach it. There's a real difference between knowing Pilates and knowing how to stand in front of a room full of clients, read a reformer setup, cue someone safely, and keep a class moving with confidence.
Level II is the bridge between earning a certification and actually working as a teacher. It happens inside a working studio, alongside working teachers, in real time.
The price feels high.
We hear that, and it's a fair thing to think about. Level II packs together a 4-week onboarding, monthly lesson plan review with our senior instructors, live teaching practice with real-time feedback, supervised test-out prep, two quarterly workshops, two private sessions, four group classes a month, and a seat at our staff team meetings.
When you add it up, that's well over $900 in monthly value. We designed the $499 investment to make this as accessible as possible while still being able to give every apprentice the time, space, and feedback they deserve. Your Pilates certification likely cost $4,000 to $8,000. Level II is the bridge between that investment and actually earning income as a teacher.
What if I don't end up working at Contour?
That's completely okay, and we want you to know that upfront. Participation in our mentorship program does not guarantee employment at Contour Pilates ATL.
What it does guarantee is that you'll leave with real teaching experience, a polished lesson plan, documented hours, and the kind of studio fluency that every hiring manager in Atlanta is looking for.
What if I don't pass my certification exam?
We work incredibly hard to prepare you, but the exam outcome is ultimately yours to own. Participation in this program does not guarantee passing the NCPT or any external certification exam.
What we do promise is that you will walk into that exam more prepared than you would have been without us. We've seen it over and over again.
What do the meetings cover?
Onboarding is your runway into the studio: studio policies, scheduling systems, team norms, cueing standards, and the small but important things that separate knowing the moves from knowing how to run a class.
The other monthly meetings dig into the details: test-out preparation, working through exercises, and whatever's coming up in your teaching practice. The full schedule with dates, times, and what each session covers is in our meeting overview (download here).
Admission criteria
- Must be enrolled in a Comprehensive Pilates Certification Program and have completed all of the modules associated with the program.
- The certification program must include instruction in: Reformer, Mat, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel and Anatomy.
- The certification program must include a minimum of 450 hours, including in-person instruction, practice teaching, observation, and self-practice.
- Must be 20 years of age or older.
- Submit the Level II Apprenticeship Application by June 1.
- Provide proof of liability insurance.
Step into the studio
Spots are limited so every apprentice gets the attention, feedback, and floor time they actually need. Our next cohort is forming now.
Must be 20 years of age or older and enrolled in a Comprehensive certification program.