1981 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Dave Kragthorpe | Head Coach | 1980 |
| Position coaches3 | ||
| Jim Koetter | Quarterbacks · Wide Receivers | 1980 |
| Marvin Lewis | Linebackers | 1981 |
| Mike Sheppard | Assistant Coach | 1980 |
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.