1981 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Howard Schnellenberger | Head Coach | 1979 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Kim Helton | Offensive Coordinator · Offensive Line | 1979 |
| Tom Olivadotti | Defensive Coordinator · Linebackers | 1981 |
| Position coaches9 | ||
| Earl Morrall | Quarterbacks | 1979 |
| Marc Trestman | Quarterbacks | 1981 |
| Joe Brodsky | Running Backs | 1981 |
| Hubbard Alexander | Tight Ends | 1981 |
| Gary Stevens | Wide Receivers | 1981 |
| Mike Archer | Defensive Backs | 1981 |
| Chris Vagotis | Defensive Ends | 1981 |
| Bill Trout | Defensive Line | 1981 |
| Harold Allen | Defensive Line | 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.