Charles Kimberlin Helton (born July 28, 1948) is an American college and professional football coach.
He served as the head football coach of the University of Houston from 1993 to 1999, compiling a record of 24–53–1.
His sons Clay and Tyson Helton both rose to also become college football head coaches.
In seven years at Houston, Helton had two winning seasons and one bowl game appearance.
Helton was inducted in the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Distinguished Letter Winner" in 2001.