1978 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Don James | Head Coach | 1975 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Dick Scesniak | Offensive Coordinator | 1975 |
| Jim Lambright | Defensive Coordinator · Linebackers | 1978 |
| Position coaches5 | ||
| Ray Dorr | Quarterbacks | 1975 |
| Al Roberts | Running Backs | 1977 |
| Bob Stull | Wide Receivers | 1975 |
| John Pease | Defensive Line | 1978 |
| Skip Hall | Assistant Coach | 1975 |
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.