1981 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Frank Waters | Head Coach | 1980 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Joe Pendry | Offensive Coordinator · Quarterbacks | 1980 |
| Tyrone Willingham | Special Teams Coordinator · Defensive Backs | 1980 |
| Position coaches3 | ||
| Dave Arnold | Offensive Line | 1980 |
| Steve Schottel | Quarterbacks · Recruiting Coordinator | 1980 |
| Kurt Schottenheimer | Linebackers · Defensive Backs | 1978 |
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.