In 2003, Gilbride enrolled at
Syracuse University and worked as a video graduate assistant in 2003 then an offensive graduate assistant with the
Syracuse Orange football team for the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
Chicago Bears (2018–2019) On January 13, 2018, the
Chicago Bears announced that Gilbride would join
Matt Nagy's staff as tight ends coach. In Gilbride's first season, the Bears won the
NFC North for the first time since 2010.
Carolina Panthers (2021–2022) Gilbride was hired by the Panthers as a defensive analyst in 2021. He was promoted to tight ends coach in February 2022.
Brigham Young University Cougars (2024–present) On January 12, 2024 it was announced that Gilbride would join
Kalani Sitake's staff as tight ends coach. Gilbride replaced Steve Clark who had coached the tight ends group at BYU from 2016 to 2023.{{cite web |title=BYU Announces Hiring of NFL Coaching Veteran Kevin M. Gilbride as Tight Ends Coach |url=https://byucougars.com/news/2024/01/12/byu-announces-hiring-of-nfl-coaching-veteran-kevin-m-gilbride-as-tight-ends-coach ==References==