1981 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Charley Pell | Head Coach | 1979 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Mike Shanahan | Offensive Coordinator | 1980 |
| Joe Kines | Defensive Coordinator | 1979 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Vince Kendrick | Running Backs | 1979 |
| Mickey Andrews | Assistant Coach | 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.