1978 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Bill Walsh | Head Coach | 1977 |
| Position coaches6 | ||
| Tom Lovat | Offensive Line | 1977 |
| Dennis Green | Running Backs | 1977 |
| Ron Dowhower | Wide Receivers | 1977 |
| George Seifert | Defensive Backs | 1977 |
| Fred von Appen | Defensive Line | 1977 |
| Norb Hecker | Linebackers | 1977 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1978 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.