49ers fire special teams coordinator Brian Schneider

The 49ers fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider on Monday, the first move made by coach Kyle Shanahan after a 6-11 season.

Schneider’s units were a year-long problem in contributing to one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history.

Place kicker Jake Moody slumped badly after missing three games with a high ankle sprain and ended up missing 10 field goal attempts in all. Punter Mitch Wishnowsky last nine games before he was sidelined with a back issue.

The 49ers coverage units were also ineffective, at one point losing both Moody and Matthew Wright when their kickers were forced to tackle on returns that had broken into the clear.

Schneider’s dismissal was first reported by ESPN’s Nick Wagoner and was confirmed by a league source. Schneider, 53, coached three seasons for the 49ers after Shanahan fired Richard Hightower.

Still to be determined is the status of defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after the 49ers’ defense collapsed repeatedly during a 2-6 finish. Shanahan and general manager John Lynch are expected to address the media later this week.