1981 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Bobby Bowden | Head Coach | 1976 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| George Henshaw | Offensive Coordinator | 1979 |
| Jack Stanton | Defensive Coordinator | 1981 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Tommy Bowden | Tight Ends | 1981 |
| Gene McDowell | Linebackers | 1976 |
| Administration1 | ||
| Cecil Ingram | Athletic Director | 1981 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1981 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.