1978 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Bear Bryant | Head Coach | 1970 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Bill Oliver | Defensive Backs | 1971 |
| Sylvester Croom | Inside Linebackers | 1977 |
| Administration1 | ||
| Bear Bryant | Athletic Director | 1958 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1978 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.